How far is Sidney, MT from Livingston, MT?
The driving distance from Sidney, MT to Livingston, MT is about 385.6 miles (620.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 335 miles (539.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Montana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sidney and Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sidney and Livingston.
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Start on North Central Avenue
2.5 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 Sidney 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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sidney to Livingston?
The road trip is about 385.6 miles (620.5 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?
Hysham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.6 miles from Sidney and 193 miles from Livingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 335 miles (539.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 5:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.94 one way or $105.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sidney and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.
Stop Ideas Near Hysham
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 Hysham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 334.95 mi (539.05 km).
#1 Sidney
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 6,297 |
| Coordinates | 47.7166800, -104.1563300 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| 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: 621 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 48m |
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 | $52.94 | $105.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $57.54 | $115.08 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $61.87 | $123.73 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $73.60 | $147.21 |
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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