Livingston, MT to Wolf Point, MT is 385.2 miles and takes about 7h 43m via US Highway 87 and State Highway 13, with a fuel budget near $67 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, predominantly in Montana. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal complexity, making it a good option if you want to cover ground efficiently. You'll encounter mostly highway driving, with a significant portion on US Highway 87 before transitioning to state routes. It's a manageable one-day trip for most drivers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
192.6 miles from Livingston, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 87
194.6 mi
3h 32m
State Highway 13
46.7 mi
1h 9m
East 1st Avenue
43.9 mi
1h 5m
US 191
39.2 mi
42m
I 90
29.2 mi
27m
US 87
14.7 mi
15m
MT 25
5.7 mi
8m
East Park Street
3.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 87
— 194.6 mi, about 3h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, MT and Wolf Point, MT.
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Start on I 90 Business
3.6 mi·6 min·East Park Street
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Take the ramp onto I 90 Business
0.1 mi·17 sec·I 90 Business
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Merge onto I 90; US 89; US 191
2.0 mi·1 min·I 90; US 89; US 191
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Continue on I 90; US 191
27 mi·25 min·I 90; US 191
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Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 191
0.3 mi·42 sec·I 90 Business; US 191
Toward US 191, I 90 Business: Big Timber, Harlowton
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Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 191
0.2 mi·15 sec·I 90 Business; US 191
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At end of road, turn right onto I 90 Business; US 191
1.2 mi·2 min·I 90 Business; US 191
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 191
44 mi·1 hr 5 min·East 1st Avenue
9
Turn right onto US 12; US 191
0.6 mi·57 sec·2nd Street Northwest
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Continue on US 12; US 191
0.8 mi·1 min·3rd Street Northeast
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Turn left onto US 191; MT 3
39 mi·42 min·US 191; MT 3
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 87; US 191; MT 200
15 mi·15 min·US 87; US 191; MT 200
13
Turn straight onto US 191
2.6 mi·3 min·Truck Bypass
14
Continue on 1st Avenue North
0.3 mi·37 sec·1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto US 87; MT 200
0.4 mi·1 min·East Main Street
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Continue on US 87; MT 200
1.1 mi·2 min·Northeast Main Street
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Continue on US 87; MT 200
195 mi·3 hr 32 min·US Highway 87
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Turn left onto MT 13
47 mi·1 hr 9 min·State Highway 13
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Keep slight left at fork onto MT 25
5.7 mi·8 min·MT 25
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Turn right onto MT 25
85 ft·1 sec·3rd Avenue South
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Arrive at destination
MT 25
Trip Plan
Given this is a 7-hour drive, consider departing in the morning to allow for stops and arrive before dark. With only two recommended stops, you have flexibility in how you pace your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 194.6 miles on US Highway 87, as services might be spaced out. Plan your refueling stops accordingly to avoid any inconvenience. Since it's a single-day trip, aim to leave Livingston with a full tank of gas.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 192.6 miles from Livingston, MT, or about 3h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 194.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 85 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.6 miles or 3h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wolf Point, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Livingston, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Livingston, MT
This is one driving day of about 385.2 miles and 7h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Livingston, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 87 for about 194.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 33 and 119.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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33 mi into trip|~33m in|I 90 Business; US 191
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 191 toward US 191, I 90 Business: Big Timber, Harlowton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 191, I 90 Business: Big Timber, Harlo...
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33.3 mi into trip|~34m in|I 90 Business; US 191
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 191
Navigation decision point
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33.4 mi into trip|~34m in|I 90 Business; US 191
At end of road, turn right onto I 90 Business; US 191
Navigation decision point
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34.7 mi into trip|~37m in|US 191 / East 1st Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto US 191 / East 1st Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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119.2 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|US 87; US 191; MT 200
At end of road, turn right onto US 87; US 191; MT 200
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$69.84 one way
$139.67 round trip
$4.61/gal25.4 MPG avg135 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$73.16
$146.32
premium
$5.13
$77.77
$155.54
diesel
$6.28
$95.18
$190.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
115.6
1
$40.45
$18.49
Efficient EV
96.3
1
$33.71
$15.41
EV Truck/SUV
154.1
1
$53.93
$24.65
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Livingston, MT
Morning
in Livingston on Friday
Local time
11:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Clear
N 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 11:53AM MDT until October 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Destination
Wolf Point, MT
Morning
in Wolf Point on Friday
Local time
11:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Mostly Clear
ENE 8 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 11:53AM MDT until October 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
24°F
Lewistown, MT
193 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 43m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 86% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 194.6 miles on US Highway 87. You'll transition from highway to surface roads, specifically State Highway 13 and then East 1st Avenue, as you approach your destination. Be prepared for extended periods of rural cruising.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 194.6 mi on US Highway 87.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 87 and State Highway 13. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 33 miles in near I 90 Business; US 191.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 33 miles (I 90 Business; US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.3 miles (I 90 Business; US 191): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles (I 90 Business; US 191): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
4,984 ft1,999 ft
Total Climb
1,009 ft
Total Descent
3,512 ft
Highest Point
4,984 ft
~55 mi in
Elevation Range
2,985 ft
Notable High Points
4,984 ft at ~55 miles+521 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Livingston, MT to Wolf Point, MT, road signs begin pointing toward Harlowton along the way.
Livingston is a city in the Yellowstone Country of Montana. It is the northern entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Livingston is commonly called "The Gateway City" because it was the original entrance to Yellowstone.
Top landmarks
•The Murray Hotel — historic hotel in Livingston, Montana, USA
Wolf Point is a town in northeastern Montana. About 2,500 people live there. It is the largest community on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. The reservation is home to both the Assiniboine and Sioux Nation. It is unusual to have two tribes on the same reservation.
The longest stretch is about 194.6 miles on US Highway 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wolf Point, MT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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: at 33 miles (I 90 Business; US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.3 miles (I 90 Business; US 191): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles (I 90 Business; US 191): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.7 hours each way, a round trip means 15.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Wolf Point, MT before the return drive.
