How far is Browning, MT from Lockwood, MT?
The driving distance from Browning, MT to Lockwood, MT is about 351.9 miles (566.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Browning and Lockwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Browning and Lockwood.
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Start on North Piegan Street
108 m · 23 sec · North Piegan Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
801 ft · 29 sec · East Central Avenue
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Continue on Southeast Boundary Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Southeast Boundary Street
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Turn straight
68.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 1st Street Southwest
526 ft · 19 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Exit the rotary onto 1st Street Southwest
33 m · 2 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Turn straight onto Main Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Avenue South
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Continue on United States Route 89
16.8 mi · 19 min · United States Route 89
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Continue on 1st Road Southeast
14.7 mi · 16 min · 1st Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.5 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Continue on First Avenue North Bridge
1055 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 14th Street North
1.3 km · 1 min · 14th Street North
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
22.6 mi · 25 min · 10th Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1606 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn right
39.2 mi · 43 min
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Turn left
45.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn right
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
25.5 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Road
46 m · 2 sec · Airport Road
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Exit the rotary onto Airport Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road
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Turn right onto Swords Lane
76 m · 12 sec · Swords Lane
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Turn left onto Aronson Avenue
143 m · 9 sec · Aronson Avenue
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Merge slight left
3275 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 87 East
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 87 East
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Turn left
1595 ft · 41 sec
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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 Browning and Lockwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
68.3 mi · 01h 17m
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 Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Browning and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Browning to Lockwood?
The road trip is about 351.9 miles (566.4 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Stanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.7 miles from Browning and 178.2 miles from Lockwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 5:14 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.35 one way or $96.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Browning and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Browning and Lockwood. Straight-line distance: 286.97 mi (461.84 km).
#1 Browning
Town in Montana
| Population | 1,001 |
| Coordinates | 48.5569200, -113.0134200 |
| Altitude | 1334 |
| 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: 566 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $48.35 | $96.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $52.55 | $105.10 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $56.50 | $113.00 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $67.22 | $134.43 |
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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