How far is Anaconda, MT from Lockwood, MT?
The driving distance from Anaconda, MT to Lockwood, MT is about 254.6 miles (409.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Snow
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaconda and Lockwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaconda and Lockwood.
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Start on East Commercial Avenue
33 m · 7 sec · East Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto Ash Street
117 m · 22 sec · Ash Street
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Park Avenue
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Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
6.9 mi · 7 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right
110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
113 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Johnson Lane
1505 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Johnson Lane
1900 ft · 46 sec · Johnson Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Johnson Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaconda and Lockwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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113 mi · 01h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Snow leaving Anaconda and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Lockwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaconda to Lockwood?
The road trip is about 254.6 miles (409.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Anaconda and 127.4 miles from Lockwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.96 one way or $69.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow around Anaconda and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Lockwood.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livingston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaconda and Lockwood. Straight-line distance: 218.42 mi (351.51 km).
#1 Anaconda
Town in Montana
| Population | 9,417 |
| Coordinates | 46.1285400, -112.9422600 |
| Altitude | 1601 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lockwood
Human settlement in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States of America
| Population | 6,797 |
| Coordinates | 45.8191200, -108.4148600 |
| Altitude | 943 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson Lane (-108.41395, 45.819127)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $34.96 | $69.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $37.99 | $75.99 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $40.85 | $81.70 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $48.60 | $97.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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