Origin
Livingston, MT
Morning in Livingston on Saturday
Local time
9:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livingston, MT to Butte, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
110.2 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livingston, MT
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Butte, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Livingston, MT to Butte, MT covers 110.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, I 90 Business, South Montana Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.1 miles from Livingston, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 110.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 110.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and I 90 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 106 miles on I 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 106 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 / East Park 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 1h 54m drive. You will face about 9 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 / East Park Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (I 90 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 90; US 191): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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I 90 Business / East Park Street
Depart onto I 90 Business / East Park Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 90 Business
Turn right onto I 90 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 90; US 191
Merge onto I 90; US 191
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
110 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
110.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
|
West Iron Street
Turn left onto West Iron Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 106 mi | 1h 46m |
| I 90 Business | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| South Montana Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Park Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Iron Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 106 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, MT and Butte, MT.
1
Start on I 90 Business
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Park Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto I 90 Business
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 90 Business
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp onto I 90 Business
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 90 Business
4
Merge onto I 90; US 191
106 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
I 90; US 191
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Montana Street
6
Turn right onto South Montana Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Montana Street
7
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 2nd Street
8
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Turn left onto West Iron Street
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Iron Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Iron Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.1 miles from Livingston, MT, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106 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 24 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.1 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Butte, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Livingston, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Livingston, MT
This is one driving day of about 110.2 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Livingston, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 106 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.1 mi from Livingston, MT · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.1 miles from Livingston, 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 106 miles.
Arriving in Butte, MT
The final approach into Butte, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.46 one way
$34.93 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $18.30 | $36.61 |
| premium | $4.53 | $19.66 | $39.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.33 | $48.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.57 | $5.29 |
| Efficient EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.64 | $4.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.43 | $7.05 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Butte, MT
Morning in Butte on Saturday
Local time
9:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Manhattan, MT
55 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
5 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 54m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Livingston, MT to Butte, MT covers 110.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 90 Business, South Montana Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.1 miles from Livingston, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Business / East Park Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (I 90 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 90; US 191): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Livingston, MT to Butte, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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