How far is Stevensville, MT from Livingston, MT?

The driving distance from Stevensville, MT to Livingston, MT is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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
256.3 mi
04h 03m
Flight
179.09 mi
288.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.09 mi
Kilometers
288.21 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.3 mi
Kilometers
412.47 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Wed, Apr 29, 12:22 PM MDT
Return by in Stevensville
Wed, Apr 29, 4:25 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stevensville
2026-04-29T08:18
Arrive Livingston
Wed, Apr 29, 12:22 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
8:52 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stevensville
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
Anaconda
MT

Town in Montana

From Stevensville
127.9 mi
02h 01m
To Livingston
128.3 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NNE
Destination
32°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    24 m · 6 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1232 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Stevi Cutoff Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stevi Cutoff Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    23.7 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Brooks Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Higgins Avenue

    109 m · 16 sec · South Higgins Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 6th Street East

    2051 ft · 36 sec · South 6th Street East

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Arthur Avenue

    906 ft · 14 sec · Arthur Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Madison Street

    1226 ft · 16 sec · Madison Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1249 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    133 m · 6 sec · Van Buren Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

    115.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    108.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Livingston

    1117 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    2244 ft · 1 min · West Park Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stevensville 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
223 mi · 87%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 1%
Stevi Cutoff Road
1.25 mi
Madison Street
0.47 mi
West Park Street
0.43 mi
South 6th Street East
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

115 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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.2 mi
179.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anaconda
02h 01m from Stevensville
Leave By
8:52 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stevensville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Anaconda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Stevensville and 128.3 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.2 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 8:52 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.23 one way or $70.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stevensville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Livingston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stevensville and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 179.09 mi (288.21 km).

Stevensville

#1 Stevensville

Town in Montana, USA

Population2,138
Coordinates46.5099200, -114.0931600
Altitude1013
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: East 3rd Street (-114.093159, 46.509923)
End: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.24 L · about $35.23
Round trip
$70.46
18.1 gal · 68.48 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $35.23 $70.46
Mid-grade $4.23 $38.29 $76.58
Premium $4.55 $41.17 $82.34
Diesel $5.41 $48.98 $97.96

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Stevensville and Livingston. The current time is 08:18:06.

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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.