How far is Lockwood, MT from Absarokee, MT?

The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to Absarokee, MT is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.65 mi
01h 11m
Flight
53.75 mi
86.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.75 mi
Kilometers
86.51 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.65 mi
Kilometers
99.21 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Absarokee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM MDT
Return by in Lockwood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockwood
2026-04-23T02:53
Arrive Absarokee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lockwood
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Laurel
MT

City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA

From Lockwood
30.8 mi
00h 35m
To Absarokee
30.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
29 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 29 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Johnson Lane

    1156 ft · 33 sec · Johnson Lane

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    2235 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    43.9 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 78: Columbus

    1664 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pike Avenue

    1140 ft · 44 sec · East Pike Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pratten Street

    675 ft · 23 sec · Pratten Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 78

    13.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 78

  10. 10

    Continue on North Woodard Avenue

    1045 ft · 40 sec · North Woodard Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Grove Street

    35 m · 3 sec · West Grove Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grove Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Johnson Lane
46.3 mi · 75%
State Highway 78
13.5 mi · 22%
MT 78
0.32 mi · 1%
East Pike Avenue
0.22 mi
North Woodard Avenue
0.2 mi
Pratten Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Johnson Lane

Continue straight

43.9 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel
00h 35m from Lockwood
Leave By
4:08 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Lockwood and Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely near Absarokee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lockwood to Absarokee?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Lockwood and 30.9 miles from Absarokee.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Lockwood and Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely near Absarokee.

Stop Ideas Near Laurel

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

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

BUS

Billings, MT

24 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and Absarokee. Straight-line distance: 53.75 mi (86.51 km).

Lockwood

#1 Lockwood

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

Population6,797
Coordinates45.8191200, -108.4148600
Altitude943
CountryUnited States
Absarokee

#2 Absarokee

Town in Montana

Population1,150
Coordinates45.5205000, -109.4429400
Altitude1231
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockwood (-108.41486, 45.81912)
End: Absarokee (-109.44294, 45.5205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.90
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.45 $16.90
Mid-grade $4.23 $9.18 $18.36
Premium $4.55 $9.87 $19.74
Diesel $5.41 $11.74 $23.49

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 Lockwood and Absarokee. The current time is 02:53:44.

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.