How far is Columbia Falls, MT from Lockwood, MT?
The driving distance from Columbia Falls, MT to Lockwood, MT is about 462.7 miles (744.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance 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 Columbia Falls and Lockwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia Falls and Lockwood.
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Start on 7th Street West
31 m · 7 sec · 7th Street West
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Turn right onto Nucleus Avenue
784 ft · 34 sec · Nucleus Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Street
1603 ft · 49 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on US 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 2
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Turn right
9.7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 141
32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141
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Turn sharp right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
2539 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
802 ft · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
45 mi · 42 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 Columbia Falls and Lockwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 141
Continue straight
113 mi · 01h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls to Lockwood?
The road trip is about 462.7 miles (744.6 km) and usually takes 07h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 231.1 miles from Columbia Falls and 231.6 miles from Lockwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 139.3 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.57 one way or $127.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia Falls and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia Falls and Lockwood. Straight-line distance: 323.44 mi (520.52 km).
#1 Columbia Falls
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 6,209 |
| Coordinates | 48.3724600, -114.1815200 |
| Altitude | 941 |
| 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: 745 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 46m |
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 | $63.57 | $127.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $69.09 | $138.18 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $74.29 | $148.57 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $88.38 | $176.76 |
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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