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4h 35m
Distance
267.8 mi
431 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
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Livingston, MT
John De Leon
Conrad, MT
Guillermo Berlin
The drive from Livingston, MT to Conrad, MT covers 267.8 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on First Special Service Force Memorial Highway, Highway 287, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 145.2 miles on First Special Service Force Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133.9 miles from Livingston, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
The drive from Livingston, MT to Conrad, MT covers 267.8 miles and takes about 4h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
477 ft
Total Descent
1,142 ft
Highest Point
4,505 ft
~33.5 mi in
Elevation Range
666 ft
Notable High Points
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near I 90 Business.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 267.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (I 90 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.6 miles (US 287 / Highway 287): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto I 90 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 287: Helena, Ennis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto US 287 / Highway 287
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15; US 287 / First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto I 15 Business
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
On the drive from Livingston, MT to Conrad, MT, road signs begin pointing toward Ennis along the way.
Ennis
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| First Special Service Force Memorial Highway | 145.2 mi | 2h 19m |
| Highway 287 | 62.2 mi | 1h 10m |
| I 90 | 55.3 mi | 56m |
| I 90 Business | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| I 15 Business | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Park Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 287 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, MT and Conrad, MT.
Start on I 90 Business
Turn right onto I 90 Business
Take the ramp onto I 90 Business
Merge onto I 90; US 191
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 287
Take the exit onto US 287
Merge onto I 15; US 287
Take the exit
Turn sharp left onto I 15 Business
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.9 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conrad, MT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Livingston, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Livingston, MT
This is one driving day of about 267.8 miles and 4h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.9 mi from Livingston, MT · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 133.9 miles from Livingston, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before First Special Service Force Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.2 miles.
The final approach into Conrad, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Conrad, MT.
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.
Regular Gas
$42.44 one way
$84.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $44.61 | $89.22 |
| premium | $4.53 | $47.75 | $95.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.50 | $118.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.3 | 0 | $28.12 | $12.85 |
| Efficient EV | 67 | 0 | $23.43 | $10.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.1 | 1 | $37.49 | $17.14 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Livingston on Sunday
Local time
8:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Evening in Conrad on Sunday
Local time
8:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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