How far is Lockwood, MT from Boulder, MT?

The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to Boulder, MT is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.63 mi
04h 16m
Flight
180.09 mi
289.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.09 mi
Kilometers
289.83 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.63 mi
Kilometers
372.77 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boulder
Sat, Apr 18, 10:32 AM MDT
Return by in Lockwood
Sat, Apr 18, 2:49 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockwood
2026-04-18T06:16
Arrive Boulder
Sat, Apr 18, 10:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:28 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lockwood
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Livingston
MT

City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States

From Lockwood
115.6 mi
02h 08m
To Boulder
116 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 359: Cardwell, Boulder

    1328 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    31.5 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Centennial Avenue

    125 m · 18 sec · West Centennial Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Centennial Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Johnson Lane
199 mi · 86%
MT 359
0.25 mi
West Centennial Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Johnson Lane

Continue straight

113 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
180.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
02h 08m from Lockwood
Leave By
8:28 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lockwood and Sunny near Boulder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.6 miles from Lockwood and 116 miles from Boulder.

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

The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 8:28 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.81 one way or $63.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lockwood and Sunny near Boulder.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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

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

BUS

Livingston, MT

1 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n
BUS

Bozeman, MT

50 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 180.09 mi (289.83 km).

Lockwood

#1 Lockwood

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

Population6,797
Coordinates45.8191200, -108.4148600
Altitude943
CountryUnited States
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#2 Boulder

Town in Montana

Population1,291
Coordinates46.2365900, -112.1208300
Altitude1496
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockwood (-108.41486, 45.81912)
End: Boulder (-112.12083, 46.23659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.94 L · about $31.81
Round trip
$63.61
16.34 gal · 61.88 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $31.81 $63.61
Mid-grade $4.23 $34.57 $69.13
Premium $4.55 $37.17 $74.33
Diesel $5.41 $44.22 $88.43

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lockwood and Boulder. The current time is 06:16:05.

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.