How far is Lockwood, MT from Big Sky, MT?
The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to Big Sky, MT is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockwood and Big Sky.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockwood and Big Sky.
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Start on Johnson Lane
1156 ft · 33 sec · Johnson Lane
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Take the ramp right
2235 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
25.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 205
1505 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Huffine Lane
5.3 mi · 8 min · Huffine Lane
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Turn left onto Gallatin Road
33.9 mi · 41 min · Gallatin Road
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Turn right onto Lone Mountain Trail
7.1 mi · 11 min · Lone Mountain Trail
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Turn left onto Lone Moose Drive
61 m · 7 sec · Lone Moose Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Access
156 m · 23 sec · Access
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Access
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockwood and Big Sky.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Johnson Lane
Continue straight
113 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Lockwood and Sunny near Big Sky.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockwood to Big Sky?
The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Big Timber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Lockwood and 99 miles from Big Sky.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 9:50 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.17 one way or $54.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lockwood and Sunny near Big Sky.
Stop Ideas Near Big Timber
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Timber.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and Big Sky. Straight-line distance: 147.58 mi (237.51 km).
#1 Lockwood
Human settlement in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States of America
| Population | 6,797 |
| Coordinates | 45.8191200, -108.4148600 |
| Altitude | 943 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Sky
Census designated place
| Population | 2,308 |
| Coordinates | 45.2846500, -111.3682900 |
| Altitude | 2200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Sky (-111.36829, 45.28465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $27.17 | $54.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $29.53 | $59.06 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $31.75 | $63.50 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $37.78 | $75.55 |
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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