Origin
Bozeman, MT
Late night in Bozeman on Tuesday
Local time
2:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bozeman, MT to Livingston, MT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bozeman, MT
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Livingston, MT
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Trip Overview
Stretching just 25.5 miles across the Mountain West, the drive from Bozeman to Livingston is an efficient transition between these two Montana hubs. Expect a quick 31-minute journey that is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, this trip is highly economical and serves as a straightforward connection rather than a multi-day expedition. You will primarily navigate via I-90 and I-90 Business, ensuring a simple, predictable commute. Because the entire route remains within the state of Montana, you can count on consistent road conditions throughout your transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 20.8 mi | 20m |
| I 90 Business | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Park Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Willson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Park Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 20.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bozeman, MT and Livingston, MT.
1
Start on North Willson Avenue
130 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Willson Avenue
2
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 191; MT 84
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
4
Merge onto I 90; US 191
21 mi
·
20 min
·
I 90; US 191
5
Take the exit onto I 90 Business
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 90 Business
Toward I 90 Business: Livingston
6
Turn left onto I 90 Business
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 90 Business
7
Turn left onto I 90 Business
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Park Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
I 90 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 90 Business; US 191; MT 84 / West Main Street
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 191; MT 84 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
22.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 90 Business
Take the exit onto I 90 Business toward I 90 Business: Livingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 90 Business: Livingston
4
22.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 90 Business
Turn left onto I 90 Business
Navigation decision point
5
25.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 90 Business / West Park Street
Turn left onto I 90 Business / West Park Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.04 one way
$8.08 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Livingston, MT
Late night in Livingston on Tuesday
Local time
2:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive is dominated by I-90, which accounts for 92% of your total travel time. You will spend the bulk of your journey on a 20.8-mile uninterrupted stretch of interstate, providing a consistent pace for your vehicle. As you transition off the highway, the route shifts into I-90 Business and West Main Street to bring you into the heart of your destination. The experience behind the wheel is characterized by high-speed efficiency rather than technical maneuvering. You can anticipate a smooth, fast-paced transit that keeps you moving steadily toward Livingston without the need for complex route changes.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.8 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 90 Business. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 90 Business; US 191; MT 84 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Business; US 191; MT 84 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.5 miles (I 90 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,716 ft
4,502 ft
Total Climb
897 ft
Total Descent
1,214 ft
Highest Point
5,716 ft
~12.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,214 ft
Notable High Points
5,716 ft at ~12.8 miles
+219 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in Bozeman, MT
Full guide →Bozeman is a city in Montana's Yellowstone Country. Set in the middle of the Rocky Mountains, this college town is a place for experiencing the great outdoors around the year, and for those days the weather makes you want to stay indoors there are a number of museums and galleries to explore.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.8 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through MT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Business; US 191; MT 84 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.5 miles (I 90 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Livingston, MT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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