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Trip from Ronan, MT to Livingston, MT

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

Drive Time

4h 51m

Distance

283.2 mi

456 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 38m ★
6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m

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

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Downtown Ronan, MT, MT

Ronan, MT

Shashank Brahmavar

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

Livingston, MT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ronan, MT to Livingston, MT covers 283.2 miles and takes about 4h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 15, US 93, I 90 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 108.3 miles on I 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.88 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

141.6 miles from Ronan, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 15 108.3 mi 1h 48m
US 93 46.8 mi 55m
I 90 Business 2.6 mi 4m
West Park Street 0.4 mi 1m
West Broadway Street 0.3 mi <1m
Main Street Southwest 0.2 mi <1m
East Park Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 15 — 108.3 mi, about 1h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street Southwest

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Main Street Southwest
2

Turn right onto US 93

47 mi · 55 min · US 93
3

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West Broadway Street
4

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · West Broadway Street
5

Take the exit

125 mi · 2 hr
Toward I 90 East: Missoula
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90

108 mi · 1 hr 48 min · I 15; I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto I 90 Business

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 90 Business
Toward I 90 Business: Livingston
8

Turn left onto I 90 Business

2.4 mi · 3 min · I 90 Business
9

Turn left onto I 90 Business

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Park Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Arrive at destination

I 90 Business

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 141.6 miles from Ronan, MT, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.3 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 62 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 141.6 miles or 2h 27m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livingston, MT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Ronan, 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 Ronan, MT

This is one driving day of about 283.2 miles and 4h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Ronan, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 15 for about 108.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Deer Lodge, MT

142 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.

Popular next leg

Deer Lodge, MT to Livingston, MT

146.6 mi · 2h 29m

Pacing Suggestions

East Missoula, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Deer Lodge, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.6 miles from Ronan, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 15 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.3 miles.

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 end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 283.2

Hours: 7–11 am

+14062237481

Visit website

Rice Fine Thai Cuisine - Livingston

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Livingston, Montana

0.1 mi

River City Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Missoula, Montana

0.7 mi

Faye's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 283.2

Livingston, Montana

Hours: 7–11 am

+14062237481

Visit website

Rice Fine Thai Cuisine - Livingston

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 283.2

Livingston, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14063332289

Visit website

River City Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.7

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+14062582758

Visit website

Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 283.2

Livingston, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14069461286

Visit website

Parker's Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101.1

Drummond, Montana

Hours: 11:30 am–7 pm

+14062882333

The Porch at Nogans

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 242.7

Manhattan, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+14062846464

FINN

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 60.7

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+14065424660

Visit website

The Old Post

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 60.7

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+14065404433

Visit website

Sophie's Bakery Cafe Espresso

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 242.7

Manhattan, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14063123452

Visit website

Roly-Poly Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 263

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14069228080

Visit website

Reel Coffee Co

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 242.7

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Clyde Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.7

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14065404481

Visit website

Harvest Moon Coffee Shoppe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 242.7

Manhattan, Montana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14065955122

Visit website

Treeline Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 263

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+14062192501

Visit website

Kaffeination Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 141.6

Deer Lodge, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14068467603

Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 263

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+14065861212

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 60.7

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 242.7

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

BreatheEV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 60.7

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18442522083

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 60.7

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 60.7

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Rest Area

0 mi from route

Bearmouth Rest Area, I-90 Eastbound

0 mi from route

Mission Mountains Viewpoint and Picnic Area

0 mi from route

Mission Mountain Interpretive Overlook

0 mi from route

Muralt's Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.1 mi from route

Bearmouth Rest Area, I-90 Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Gold Creek Parking Area, I-90 Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Gold Creek Parking Area, I-90 Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Town Pump Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Town Pump Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Three Forks Rest Area

0.5 mi from route

Anaconda Rest Area

0.8 mi from route

Sacajawea Park and Tennis Courts

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 283.2

Livingston, Montana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+14062232233

Visit website

Caras Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 60.7

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14065434238

Visit website

Dragon Hollow Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 60.7

Missoula, MT

+14065498382

Visit website

Montana Natural History Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 60.7

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14063270405

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 47.3 and 282.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
47.3 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward I 90 East: Missoula

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 90 East: Missoula
6
171.9 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in | I 15; I 90

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
280.2 mi into trip | ~4h 45m in | I 90 Business

Take the exit onto I 90 Business toward I 90 Business: Livingston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 90 Business: Livingston
4
280.4 mi into trip | ~4h 45m in | I 90 Business

Turn left onto I 90 Business

Navigation decision point

5
282.8 mi into trip | ~4h 49m in | I 90 Business / West Park Street

Turn left onto I 90 Business / West Park Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.88 one way

$89.75 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $47.04 $94.08
premium $4.53 $50.52 $101.04
diesel $5.61 $62.53 $125.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 85 1 $29.74 $13.59
Efficient EV 70.8 0 $24.78 $11.33
EV Truck/SUV 113.3 1 $39.65 $18.12

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% 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

Ronan, MT

Afternoon in Ronan on Saturday

Local time

2:34 PM

MDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Livingston, MT

Afternoon in Livingston on Saturday

Local time

2:34 PM

MDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

10 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 51m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

283.2 mi in 4h 51m — 56% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 15.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 108.3 mi on I 15.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 47.3 miles in.

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 4h 51m 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: at 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 171.9 miles (I 15; I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 280.2 miles (I 90 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 51m. Total distance: 283.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 108.3 miles on I 15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 17 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through MT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 171.9 miles (I 15; I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 280.2 miles (I 90 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Livingston, MT, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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