Origin
Whitehall, MT
Night in Whitehall on Saturday
Local time
10:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitehall, MT to Livingston, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
84.9 mi
137 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitehall, MT
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Livingston, MT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 84.9-mile drive from Whitehall to Livingston, Montana, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 28 minutes, making it an ideal one-day trip. With 99% of the journey on highways, you'll find yourself on a focused drive through the Mountain West region. Budget around $13 for fuel, and since there are no designated stops in the data, you can plan your own breaks. This route is perfect for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Montana locales without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 81.2 mi | 1h 20m |
| I 90 Business | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Whitehall Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Park Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Park Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 81.2 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitehall, MT and Livingston, MT.
1
Start on East 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 1st Street
2
Turn right onto MT 55
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Whitehall Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
4
Merge onto I 90
81 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 90
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.5 miles from Whitehall, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 84.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MT 55 / North Whitehall Street
Turn right onto MT 55 / North Whitehall Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
81.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
82.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
I 90 Business
Turn left onto I 90 Business
Navigation decision point
5
84.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m 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
$13.45 one way
$26.91 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| premium | $4.53 | $15.14 | $30.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.74 | $37.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.91 | $4.08 |
| Efficient EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34 | 0 | $11.89 | $5.43 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Night in Livingston on Saturday
Local time
10:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Belgrade, MT
42 mi in
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
1h 28m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for nearly the entire 84.9 miles, with 99% of your travel occurring on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 81.2 miles on I-90. This means you'll be on a consistent, high-speed road for the majority of your journey, with minimal deviations. The character of the drive is largely defined by its efficient, direct path, allowing for steady progress towards your destination.
99% 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: 81.2 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 90 Business. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MT 55 / North Whitehall Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Whitehall, MT to Livingston, MT is easy. At 1h 28m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MT 55 / North Whitehall Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 81.9 miles (I 90 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Whitehall, MT
Full guide →Whitehall Township is a suburban township near Allentown in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The township is 64.1 miles (103.2 km) north of Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the United States, and 93.7 miles (150.8 km) west of New York City, the nation's largest city.
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 1h 28m. Total distance: 84.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.2 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: at 0.2 miles (MT 55 / North Whitehall Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 81.9 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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