How far is Seeley Lake, MT from Livingston, MT?

The driving distance from Seeley Lake, MT to Livingston, MT is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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
241.68 mi
03h 49m
Flight
174.26 mi
280.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.26 mi
Kilometers
280.45 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.68 mi
Kilometers
388.94 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Mon, Jun 1, 7:13 PM MDT
Return by in Seeley Lake
Mon, Jun 1, 11:03 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seeley Lake
2026-06-01T15:24
Arrive Livingston
Mon, Jun 1, 7:13 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM MDT

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

Leave by
9:22 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seeley Lake
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
Walkerville
MT

Town of the United States

From Seeley Lake
120.7 mi
01h 54m
To Livingston
121 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
This Afternoon

Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
6 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM MDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seeley Lake and Livingston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 141

    32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2539 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    802 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    45 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    108.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Livingston

    1117 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    2244 ft · 1 min · West Park Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seeley Lake 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 141
187 mi · 77%
West Park Street
0.43 mi
I 90 Business
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 141

Keep slight right

108 mi · 01h 49m

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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.5 mi
174.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walkerville
01h 54m from Seeley Lake
Leave By
9:22 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Seeley Lake and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seeley Lake to Livingston?

The road trip is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Walkerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Seeley Lake and 121 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 9:22 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.21 one way or $66.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Seeley Lake and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Walkerville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Walkerville, 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 Walkerville.

BUS

Butte, MT

4 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Bozeman, MT

109 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seeley Lake and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 174.26 mi (280.45 km).

Seeley Lake

#1 Seeley Lake

Census designated place in Montana, USA

Population1,659
Coordinates47.1793800, -113.4845200
Altitude1225
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: MT 83 (-113.484572, 47.179369)
End: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.53 gal
32.28 L · about $33.21
Round trip
$66.41
17.06 gal · 64.56 L
Estimated CO2
75.8 kg one way
Round trip: 151.6 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $33.21 $66.41
Mid-grade $4.23 $36.09 $72.18
Premium $4.55 $38.80 $77.61
Diesel $5.41 $46.16 $92.33

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Seeley Lake and Livingston. The current time is 15:24:30.

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.