Trip from Livingston, MT to Warm Springs, MT

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 90, I 90 Business, East Park Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 65.7 miles from Livingston, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Livingston, MT to Warm Springs, MT?

The route from Livingston, MT to Warm Springs, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

131.3 mi

211 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 5m ★

6 AM

2h 14m

8 AM

2h 33m

10 AM

2h 21m

12 PM

2h 19m

3 PM

2h 22m

5 PM

2h 32m

8 PM

2h 9m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Livingston, MT to Warm Springs, MT covers 131.3 miles and takes about 2h 14m 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, East Park Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.81 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

65.7 miles from Livingston, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 131.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 131.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and I 90 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 128 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 8 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 128 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 2h 14m drive. You will face about 7 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 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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

113.9 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | I 90

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 toward I 90 West: Missoula

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 90 West: Missoula

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131.2 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | MT 48 / Gas City Road

Turn left onto MT 48 / Gas City Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	128 mi	2h 7m
I 90 Business	2.5 mi	4m
East Park Street	0.4 mi	1m
Gas City Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 128 mi, about 2h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, MT and Warm Springs, 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

111 mi · 1 hr 52 min · I 90; US 191

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

17 mi · 15 min · I 90

Toward I 90 West: Missoula

6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward Warm Springs

7

Turn left onto MT 48

512 ft · 8 sec · Gas City Road

8

Arrive at destination

MT 48

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 65.7 miles from Livingston, MT, or about 1h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128 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 29 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.7 miles or 1h 8m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warm Springs, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Livingston, MT

This is one driving day of about 131.3 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 128 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.7 mi from Livingston, MT · 1h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manhattan, MT

66 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

Bozeman, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harrison, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.7 miles from Livingston, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128 miles.

Arriving in Warm Springs, MT

The final approach into Warm Springs, 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 Warm Springs, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Faye's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Livingston, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7–11 am

+14062237481

Visit website

Rice Fine Thai Cuisine - Livingston

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Livingston, Montana

0.1 mi

Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Livingston, Montana

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Reel Coffee Co

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belgrade, Montana

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 37.5

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Paridae Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bozeman, Montana

1.3 mi

Revamped Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belgrade, Montana

1.9 mi

Faye's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Livingston, Montana

Hours: 7–11 am

+14062237481

Visit website

Rice Fine Thai Cuisine - Livingston

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately

Livingston, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14063332289

Visit website

Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Livingston, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14069461286

Visit website

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.1

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14065879404

Visit website

La Tinga Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 28.1

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14065488169

Visit website

Super Chix - Chicken & Custard

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.1

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14065512097

Visit website

Applebee's Grill + Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 28.1

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14065873445

Visit website

The Manhattan Saloon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 46.9

Manhattan, Montana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14062846929

Reel Coffee Co

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 37.5

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Paridae Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 28.1

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14066003038

Visit website

Revamped Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 37.5

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 6 am–3:30 pm

+14069200386

Visit website

Nexus Drive Up Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 28.1

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14065458089

Visit website

Sophie's Bakery Cafe Espresso

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46.9

Manhattan, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14063123452

Visit website

Treeline Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 28.1

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+14062192501

Visit website

Harvest Moon Coffee Shoppe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46.9

Manhattan, Montana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14065955122

Visit website

Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 28.1

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+14065861212

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 112.6

Butte, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 28.1

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 112.6

Butte, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 37.5

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 28.1

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484262

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 28.1

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18884672669

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 103.2

Butte, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 37.5

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14063887684

Sacajawea Park and Tennis Courts

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Livingston, Montana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+14062232233

Visit website

Dumas Brothel

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 112.6

Butte, Montana

+14063519922

Visit website

Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 75

Whitehall, MT

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14062873541

Visit website

Piccadilly Museum of Transportation

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 112.6

Butte, Montana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14067233034

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.81 one way

$41.61 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$21.81	$43.62
premium	$4.53	$23.42	$46.84
diesel	$5.61	$28.99	$57.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Belgrade, Montana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Butte, Montana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

Bozeman, Montana

Rivian

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Bozeman, Montana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Butte, Montana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Bozeman, Montana

Other

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Butte, Montana

Electrify America

1 DCFC

EV Charging Station

Belgrade, Montana

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla: 4 Blink: 4 Other: 2 Rivian: 1 Electrify America: 1 ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.4	$13.79	$6.30
Efficient EV	32.8	$11.49	$5.25
EV Truck/SUV	52.5	$18.38	$8.40

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Livingston, MT

Evening in Livingston on Thursday

Local time

7:35 PM

MDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warm Springs, MT

Evening in Warm Springs on Thursday

Local time

7:35 PM

MDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Manhattan, MT

66 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

31 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

2h 14m 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 Warm Springs, MT covers 131.3 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, I 90 Business, East Park 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 65.7 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 $20.81 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 2h 14m drive. You will face about 7 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 Warm Springs, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Livingston, MT to Warm Springs, MT

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Warm Springs, MT

Nearby Places

Faye's Cafe

Reel Coffee Co

Faye's Cafe

Rice Fine Thai Cuisine - Livingston

Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom

La Tinga Mexican Restaurant

Super Chix - Chicken & Custard

Applebee's Grill + Bar

The Manhattan Saloon

Reel Coffee Co

Paridae Cafe

Revamped Coffee Co

Nexus Drive Up Coffee

Sophie's Bakery Cafe Espresso

Treeline Coffee Roasters

Harvest Moon Coffee Shoppe

Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Rivian Adventure Network

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EV Charging Station

Sacajawea Park and Tennis Courts

Dumas Brothel

Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park

Piccadilly Museum of Transportation

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

31 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 14m on the road

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