How far is Plentywood, MT from Livingston, MT?
The driving distance from Plentywood, MT to Livingston, MT is about 470.1 miles (756.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 354.1 miles (569.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plentywood and Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plentywood and Livingston.
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Start on South Washington Street
64 m · 14 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Avenue
1.3 km · 56 sec · West 1st Avenue
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Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
46.1 mi · 52 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
727 ft · 11 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Turn right onto 6th Street East
113 m · 18 sec · 6th Street East
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
1729 ft · 28 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street East
35.6 mi · 40 min · 1st Street East
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Continue on West Holly Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Holly Street
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
48.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit right
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
212.8 mi · 3 hr 31 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Livingston
1018 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plentywood and Livingston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Central Avenue
Merge slight left
213 mi · 03h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plentywood and Rain Showers near Livingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plentywood to Livingston?
The road trip is about 470.1 miles (756.6 km) and usually takes 07h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 234.8 miles from Plentywood and 235.3 miles from Livingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 354.1 miles (569.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 116 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.58 one way or $129.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Plentywood and Rain Showers near Livingston.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.
Miles City, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plentywood and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 354.06 mi (569.81 km).
#1 Plentywood
City in Sheridan County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 48.7747500, -104.5624600 |
| Altitude | 624 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Livingston
City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States
| Population | 7,898 |
| Coordinates | 45.6624400, -110.5610400 |
| Altitude | 1372 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 757 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $64.58 | $129.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $70.19 | $140.38 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $75.47 | $150.94 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $89.79 | $179.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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