How far is West Glendive, MT from Livingston, MT?

The driving distance from West Glendive, MT to Livingston, MT is about 333.4 miles (536.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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
333.42 mi
04h 52m
Flight
294.41 mi
473.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.41 mi
Kilometers
473.8 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.42 mi
Kilometers
536.59 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Sat, Apr 25, 5:45 PM MDT
Return by in West Glendive
Sat, Apr 25, 10:38 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Glendive
2026-04-25T12:52
Arrive Livingston
Sat, Apr 25, 5:45 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Glendive
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
Hysham
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From West Glendive
166.5 mi
02h 26m
To Livingston
166.9 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
45°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Glendive and Livingston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    212.3 mi · 3 hr 31 min

  2. 2

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Livingston

    1018 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
7 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 Business
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

212 mi · 03h 31m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
294.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hysham
02h 26m from West Glendive
Leave By
7:14 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Glendive and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 West Glendive to Livingston?

The road trip is about 333.4 miles (536.6 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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 166.5 miles from West Glendive and 166.9 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 7:14 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.82 one way or $91.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Glendive and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Hysham

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

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

BUS

Miles City, MT

107 mi away
1019 Main Street
BUS

Billings, MT

113 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Glendive and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 294.41 mi (473.8 km).

West Glendive

#1 West Glendive

Census designated place

Population1,948
Coordinates47.1108500, -104.7496800
Altitude646
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: I 94 West (-104.749569, 47.110694)
End: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 537 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.77 gal
44.54 L · about $45.82
Round trip
$91.64
23.54 gal · 89.08 L
Estimated CO2
104.6 kg one way
Round trip: 209.2 kg / 461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $45.82 $91.64
Mid-grade $4.23 $49.80 $99.60
Premium $4.55 $53.54 $107.08
Diesel $5.41 $63.70 $127.40

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between West Glendive and Livingston. The current time is 12:52:35.

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.