How far is Whitefish, MT from Livingston, MT?

The driving distance from Whitefish, MT to Livingston, MT is about 332.7 miles (535.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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
332.66 mi
05h 49m
Flight
260.11 mi
418.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.11 mi
Kilometers
418.61 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.66 mi
Kilometers
535.36 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Tue, May 5, 1:21 PM MDT
Return by in Whitefish
Tue, May 5, 7:10 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitefish
2026-05-05T07:32
Arrive Livingston
Tue, May 5, 1:21 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 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
5:22 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitefish
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dutton
MT

Town of the United States

From Whitefish
175 mi
02h 54m
To Livingston
157.6 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    536 ft · 24 sec · East 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Spokane Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Spokane Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on US 93 South

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 93 South

  5. 5

    Continue on US 93 North

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 93 North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Reserve Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Reserve Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Helena Flats Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Helena Flats Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 141

    32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2539 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    802 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    45 mi · 42 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    108.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Livingston

    1117 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    2244 ft · 1 min · West Park Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 141
187 mi · 56%
Helena Flats Road
15.9 mi · 5%
US 93 North
6.84 mi · 2%
West Reserve Drive
3.51 mi · 1%
US 93 South
3.23 mi · 1%
Spokane Avenue
1.75 mi · 1%
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
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.6 mi
260.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dutton
02h 54m from Whitefish
Leave By
5:22 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitefish and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 332.7 miles (535.4 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Dutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175 miles from Whitefish and 157.6 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.6 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 5:22 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.70 one way or $91.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitefish and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Dutton

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

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

BUS

Butte, MT

74 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Missoula, MT

87 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 260.11 mi (418.61 km).

Whitefish

#1 Whitefish

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population8,713
Coordinates48.4110800, -114.3376300
Altitude923
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: (-114.337485, 48.411081)
End: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
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
11.74 gal
44.43 L · about $45.70
Round trip
$91.41
23.48 gal · 88.86 L
Estimated CO2
104.3 kg one way
Round trip: 208.7 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $45.70 $91.41
Mid-grade $4.23 $49.67 $99.34
Premium $4.55 $53.41 $106.81
Diesel $5.41 $63.54 $127.07

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitefish and Livingston. The current time is 07:32:02.

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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.