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Trip from Livingston, MT to Glasgow, MT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 31m

Distance

349.7 mi

563 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 21m ★
6 AM
7h 31m
8 AM
7h 51m
10 AM
7h 38m
12 PM
7h 36m
3 PM
7h 39m
5 PM
7h 50m
8 PM
7h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States

Livingston, MT

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city in and the county seat of Valley County, Montana, United States

Glasgow, MT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Livingston, MT to Glasgow, MT covers 349.7 miles and takes about 7h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 191, East 1st Avenue, 2nd Street Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.42 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

174.8 miles from Livingston, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 31m. Total distance: 349.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 31m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 31m drive with frequent turns across 349.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 191 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

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 31m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Livingston, MT to Glasgow, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 191
East 1st Avenue
2nd Street Northwest
3rd Street Northeast
Truck Bypass
1st Avenue North
East Main Street
Northeast Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 191 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, MT and Glasgow, MT.

1

Start on East Park Street

3.6 mi · 6 min · East Park Street
2

Take the ramp straight

0.1 mi · 17 sec
3

Merge slight left

2.0 mi · 1 min
4

Continue straight

27 mi · 25 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward US 191, I 90 Business: Big Timber, Harlowton

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 191, I 90 Business: Big Timber, Harlowton
6

Turn left

0.2 mi · 16 sec
7

At the end of the road, turn right

1.2 mi · 2 min
8

Keep slight left to continue on East 1st Avenue

44 mi · 1 hr 5 min · East 1st Avenue
9

Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest

0.6 mi · 58 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
10

Continue on 3rd Street Northeast

0.8 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street Northeast
11

Turn left

39 mi · 42 min
12

At the end of the road, turn right

15 mi · 15 min
13

Turn straight onto Truck Bypass

2.6 mi · 3 min · Truck Bypass
14

Continue on 1st Avenue North

0.3 mi · 37 sec · 1st Avenue North
15

Turn left onto East Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
16

Continue on Northeast Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Main Street
17

Continue on US Highway 87

29 mi · 31 min · US Highway 87
18

Turn left

21 mi · 31 min
19

Continue straight

91 mi · 2 hr 15 min
20

Turn right onto North 1st Street East

41 mi · 47 min · North 1st Street East
21

Continue on 1st Avenue North

29 mi · 33 min · 1st Avenue North
22

Turn right onto 6th Street North

39 ft · 1 sec · 6th Street North
23

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 174.8 miles from Livingston, MT, or about 3h 45m into the drive.

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 77 miles or 1h 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 174.8 miles or 3h 45m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glasgow, 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 349.7 miles and 7h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 174.8 mi from Livingston, MT · 3h 45m into the drive

city in and county seat of Fergus County, Montana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lewistown, MT

175 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

Big Timber, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lewistown, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 174.8 miles from Livingston, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Glasgow, MT

The final approach into Glasgow, 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 Glasgow, MT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.42 one way

$110.83 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 122 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $58.09 $116.17
premium $4.53 $62.38 $124.76
diesel $5.61 $77.21 $154.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 122.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 104.9 1 $36.72 $16.79
Efficient EV 87.4 0 $30.60 $13.99
EV Truck/SUV 139.9 1 $48.96 $22.38

Gas CO2

122 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Livingston, MT

Morning in Livingston on Saturday

Local time

10:38 AM

MDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glasgow, MT

Morning in Glasgow on Saturday

Local time

10:38 AM

MDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

65°F

Lewistown, MT

175 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

7h 31m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Livingston, MT to Glasgow, MT covers 349.7 miles and takes about 7h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 191, East 1st Avenue, 2nd Street Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 174.8 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 $55.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 31m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Livingston, MT to Glasgow, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Livingston, MT to Glasgow, 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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