How far is Laurel, MT from Lockwood, MT?

The driving distance from Laurel, MT to Lockwood, MT is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.15 mi
00h 24m
Flight
20.08 mi
32.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.08 mi
Kilometers
32.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.15 mi
Kilometers
35.64 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockwood
Wed, Apr 22, 7:45 PM MDT
Return by in Laurel
Wed, Apr 22, 8:09 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel
2026-04-22T19:21
Arrive Lockwood
Wed, Apr 22, 7:45 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Laurel
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Billings
MT

The most populous city in Montana.

From Laurel
11.1 mi
00h 12m
To Lockwood
11.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 26 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Lockwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Lockwood.

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Avenue

    1 km · 56 sec · South 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Johnson Lane

    1505 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Johnson Lane

    1900 ft · 46 sec · Johnson Lane

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Johnson Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Lockwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 1st Avenue
2.43 mi · 11%
Johnson Lane
0.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Billings
00h 12m from Laurel
Leave By
7:42 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laurel 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 Laurel to Lockwood?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Billings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Laurel and 11.1 miles from Lockwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laurel and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockwood.

Stop Ideas Near Billings

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Billings, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Billings.

BUS

Billings, MT

2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Lockwood. Straight-line distance: 20.08 mi (32.31 km).

Laurel

#1 Laurel

City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA

Population6,715
Coordinates45.6691200, -108.7715300
Altitude1006
CountryUnited States
Lockwood

#2 Lockwood

Human settlement in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States of America

Population6,797
Coordinates45.8191200, -108.4148600
Altitude943
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1st Avenue (-108.771477, 45.669116)
End: Johnson Lane (-108.41395, 45.819127)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.96 L · about $3.04
Round trip
$6.07
1.56 gal · 5.92 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.04 $6.07
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.30 $6.60
Premium $4.55 $3.55 $7.10
Diesel $5.41 $4.22 $8.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurel and Lockwood. The current time is 19:21:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.