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3h 53m
Distance
231.1 mi
372 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
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Livingston, MT
John De Leon
Orchard Homes, MT
John De Leon
The drive from Livingston, MT to Orchard Homes, MT covers 231.1 miles and takes about 3h 53m 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 14th Street West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 223.5 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.62 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
115.5 miles from Livingston, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
This is a 3h 53m highway drive covering 231.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and I 90 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 223.5 miles on I 90.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
1,714 ft
Total Descent
3,063 ft
Highest Point
5,793 ft
~96.3 mi in
Elevation Range
2,641 ft
Notable High Points
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 around 0.4 miles in near I 90 Business.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 113.9 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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
Merge onto I 90; US 191
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 toward I 90 West: Missoula
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 12 toward US 12 West, I 90 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto US 12 / Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 223.5 mi | 3h 38m |
| I 90 Business | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South 14th Street West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mount Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Brooks Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| South Reserve Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Park Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South 7th Street West | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, MT and Orchard Homes, 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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 12
Enter roundabout onto I 90 Bus; US 12
Continue on I 90 Bus; US 12
Enter roundabout onto I 90 Bus; US 12
Continue on I 90 Bus; US 12
Turn right onto I 90 Bus; US 12
Turn left onto US 12
Continue on US 12
Turn right onto US 12
Turn left onto US 12
Turn right onto US 12
Turn right onto Mount Avenue
Continue on South 14th Street West
Continue on Mount Avenue
Turn right onto South Reserve Street
Turn left onto South 7th Street West
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.5 miles or 1h 59m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orchard Homes, 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 231.1 miles and 3h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.5 mi from Livingston, MT · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 115.5 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 223.5 miles.
The final approach into Orchard Homes, 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 Orchard Homes, 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
$36.62 one way
$73.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $38.50 | $76.99 |
| premium | $4.53 | $41.21 | $82.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.34 | $102.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.27 | $11.09 |
| Efficient EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.22 | $9.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.4 | 1 | $32.35 | $14.79 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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
6:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Evening in Orchard Homes on Sunday
Local time
6:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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