How far is Libby, MT from Lockwood, MT?

The driving distance from Libby, MT to Lockwood, MT is about 540.5 miles (869.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 379.7 miles (611 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
540.53 mi
08h 33m
Flight
379.66 mi
611 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
379.66 mi
Kilometers
611 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
540.53 mi
Kilometers
869.9 km
Drive Time
08h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockwood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM MDT
Return by in Libby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Libby
2026-04-22T22:22
Arrive Lockwood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:33 PM to 4:03 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Libby
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Deer Lodge
MT

City in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States

From Libby
271.4 mi
04h 16m
To Lockwood
269.2 mi
04h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph WSW
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 Libby and Lockwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 9th Street

    2100 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Minnesota Avenue

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Minnesota Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Idaho Street

    31 m · 2 sec · West Idaho Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Idaho Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Idaho Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward US 93 ALT

    1807 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kalispell Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Kalispell Bypass

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kalispell Bypass

    49 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass

    1.6 km · 1 min · Kalispell Bypass

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kalispell Bypass

    47 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass

    1303 ft · 29 sec · Kalispell Bypass

  11. 11

    Turn right onto US 93 South

    1967 ft · 32 sec · US 93 South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Snowline Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Snowline Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Demersville Road

    1311 ft · 59 sec · Demersville Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rocky Cliff Drive

    89 m · 20 sec · Rocky Cliff Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US 93 South

    3.6 mi · 4 min · US 93 South

  16. 16

    Turn left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1821 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 141

    32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1 km · 56 sec

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    45 mi · 42 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    113 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Johnson Lane

    1505 ft · 40 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Johnson Lane

    1900 ft · 46 sec · Johnson Lane

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Johnson Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 141
311 mi · 57%
Minnesota Avenue
85.3 mi · 16%
US 93 South
3.95 mi · 1%
Kalispell Bypass
3.68 mi · 1%
West Idaho Street
1.55 mi
Snowline Lane
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+160.8 mi
379.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Lodge
04h 16m from Libby
Leave By
6:54 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Libby 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 Libby to Lockwood?

The road trip is about 540.5 miles (869.9 km) and usually takes 08h 33m 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?

Deer Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 271.4 miles from Libby and 269.2 miles from Lockwood.

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

The direct path is about 379.7 miles (611 km), while the road route adds roughly 160.8 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 $74.24 one way or $148.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Deer Lodge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Deer Lodge, 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 Deer Lodge.

BUS

Butte, MT

47 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Missoula, MT

112 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Libby and Lockwood. Straight-line distance: 379.66 mi (611 km).

Libby

#1 Libby

City in Montana, United States

Population2,845
Coordinates48.3882900, -115.5560000
Altitude639
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: West 9th Street (-115.555975, 48.388323)
End: Johnson Lane (-108.41395, 45.819127)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 870 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.07 gal
72.2 L · about $74.24
Round trip
$148.48
38.14 gal · 144.4 L
Estimated CO2
169.5 kg one way
Round trip: 339 kg / 747 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $74.24 $148.48
Mid-grade $4.23 $80.69 $161.37
Premium $4.55 $86.75 $173.50
Diesel $5.41 $103.21 $206.41

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 Libby and Lockwood. The current time is 22:22:41.

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.