How far is Three Forks, MT from Livingston, MT?
The driving distance from Three Forks, MT to Livingston, MT is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny
Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Three Forks and Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Forks and Livingston.
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Start on Cottonwood Coulee Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Continue on Cottonwood Coulee Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Turn left onto North Century School Road
3.8 mi · 15 min · North Century School Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Century School Road
113 m · 16 sec · Century School Road
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Turn slight right onto McCoy Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · McCoy Road
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Continue on McCoy Road
3.1 mi · 12 min · McCoy Road
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Continue on McCoy Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · McCoy Road
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Continue on Tiger Butte Road
1880 ft · 1 min · Tiger Butte Road
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
36 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
74.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
8.9 mi · 10 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the ramp right
2.6 mi · 3 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 Three Forks and Livingston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
74.2 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny leaving Three Forks and Chance Snow Showers near Livingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Three Forks to Livingston?
The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
White Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Three Forks and 82.2 miles from Livingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 10:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.46 one way or $44.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny around Three Forks and Chance Snow Showers near Livingston.
Stop Ideas Near White Sulphur Springs
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 White Sulphur Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Three Forks and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 114.67 mi (184.55 km).
#1 Three Forks
City in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2,043 |
| Coordinates | 47.2816300, -111.0902400 |
| Altitude | 1208 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $22.46 | $44.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $24.41 | $48.83 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $26.25 | $52.50 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $31.23 | $62.45 |
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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