How far is Baker, MT from Lockwood, MT?
The driving distance from Baker, MT to Lockwood, MT is about 217.5 miles (350 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baker and Lockwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker and Lockwood.
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Start on 6th Street West
100 m · 20 sec · 6th Street West
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Turn left
75.8 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the ramp left
141.1 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Merge slight left
1553 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Johnson Lane
1130 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Johnson Lane
1156 ft · 32 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 Baker and Lockwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
6th Street West
Take the ramp left
141 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Baker and Sunny near Lockwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baker to Lockwood?
The road trip is about 217.5 miles (350 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Baker and 108.9 miles from Lockwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 10:26 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.86 one way or $59.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baker and Sunny near Lockwood.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
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 Forsyth.
Miles City, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baker and Lockwood. Straight-line distance: 201.46 mi (324.22 km).
#1 Baker
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 1,897 |
| Coordinates | 46.3669500, -104.2846600 |
| Altitude | 895 |
| 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: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $29.86 | $59.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $32.45 | $64.90 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $34.89 | $69.78 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $41.51 | $83.02 |
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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