How far is Ronan, MT from Livingston, MT?

The driving distance from Ronan, MT to Livingston, MT is about 283.3 miles (455.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.28 mi
04h 24m
Flight
211.82 mi
340.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.82 mi
Kilometers
340.89 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.28 mi
Kilometers
455.9 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Sat, Apr 18, 1:51 PM MDT
Return by in Ronan
Sat, Apr 18, 6:16 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ronan
2026-04-18T09:27
Arrive Livingston
Sat, Apr 18, 1:51 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ronan
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Deer Lodge
MT

City in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States

From Ronan
141.4 mi
02h 12m
To Livingston
141.9 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ronan and Livingston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ronan and Livingston.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street Southwest

    1090 ft · 50 sec · Main Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right

    46.8 mi · 55 min

  3. 3

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    925 ft · 24 sec · West Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    733 ft · 18 sec · West Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Missoula

    124.6 mi · 2 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    108.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Livingston

    1117 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    2244 ft · 1 min · West Park Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ronan and Livingston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
233 mi · 82%
West Park Street
0.43 mi
West Broadway Street
0.31 mi
I 90 Business
0.21 mi
Main Street Southwest
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Missoula

125 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.5 mi
211.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Lodge
02h 12m from Ronan
Leave By
8:12 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ronan and Sunny near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ronan to Livingston?

The road trip is about 283.3 miles (455.9 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Deer Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.4 miles from Ronan and 141.9 miles from Livingston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.93 one way or $77.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ronan and Sunny near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Lodge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Deer Lodge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deer Lodge.

BUS

Butte, MT

47 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Missoula, MT

112 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ronan and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 211.82 mi (340.89 km).

Ronan

#1 Ronan

City

Population2,167
Coordinates47.5288200, -114.1015000
Altitude929
CountryUnited States
Livingston

#2 Livingston

City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States

Population7,898
Coordinates45.6624400, -110.5610400
Altitude1372
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street Southwest (-114.1015, 47.528745)
End: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10 gal
37.84 L · about $38.93
Round trip
$77.86
20 gal · 75.68 L
Estimated CO2
88.9 kg one way
Round trip: 177.7 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.93 $77.86
Mid-grade $4.23 $42.31 $84.62
Premium $4.55 $45.49 $90.98
Diesel $5.41 $54.12 $108.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ronan and Livingston. The current time is 09:27:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.