How far is Lockwood, MT from Browning, MT?

The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to Browning, MT is about 348.2 miles (560.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m 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
348.19 mi
06h 36m
Flight
286.97 mi
461.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.97 mi
Kilometers
461.84 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.19 mi
Kilometers
560.35 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Browning
Sat, Apr 18, 12:51 PM MDT
Return by in Lockwood
Sat, Apr 18, 7:28 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockwood
2026-04-18T06:15
Arrive Browning
Sat, Apr 18, 12:51 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:36 PM to 2:06 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
10:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lockwood
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Stanford
MT

Town in Montana

From Lockwood
173.9 mi
03h 18m
To Browning
174.4 mi
03h 18m

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
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business, US 87 North: Lockwood, Roundup

    1389 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 East

    1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 87 East

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Aronson Avenue

    148 m · 12 sec · Aronson Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Swords Lane

    76 m · 12 sec · Swords Lane

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Road

    44 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    25.5 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Iowa Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Iowa Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    45.1 mi · 51 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    39.2 mi · 43 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    1588 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    557 ft · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 57th Street South

    1.5 km · 1 min · 57th Street South

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

    4.3 mi · 8 min · 2nd Avenue North

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Drive North

    73 m · 4 sec · Park Drive North

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1070 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue North

  27. 27

    Continue on First Avenue North Bridge

    1045 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Central Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  29. 29

    Take the exit right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  32. 32

    Turn right

    32.2 mi · 36 min

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    157 m · 18 sec · West Division Street

  34. 34

    Exit the rotary onto West Division Street

    44 m · 5 sec · West Division Street

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Main Avenue North

    6 mi · 8 min · Main Avenue North

  36. 36

    Continue on 13th Lane Northwest

    12.9 mi · 15 min · 13th Lane Northwest

  37. 37

    Continue on United States Highway 89

    49.2 mi · 53 min · United States Highway 89

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North Piegan Street

    108 m · 15 sec · North Piegan Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Piegan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 89
49.2 mi · 14%
Iowa Avenue
34.4 mi · 10%
Airport Road
31.4 mi · 9%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
17.7 mi · 5%
13th Lane Northwest
12.9 mi · 4%
Main Avenue North
6.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

64.3 mi · 01h 10m

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
06h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.3 mi
286.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanford
03h 18m from Lockwood
Leave By
10:48 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lockwood and Sunny near Browning.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 348.2 miles (560.3 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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?

Stanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.9 miles from Lockwood and 174.4 miles from Browning.

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

The direct path is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 $47.84 one way or $95.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and Browning. Straight-line distance: 286.97 mi (461.84 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 Browning

Town in Montana

Population1,001
Coordinates48.5569200, -113.0134200
Altitude1334
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockwood (-108.41486, 45.81912)
End: Browning (-113.01342, 48.55692)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.29 gal
46.51 L · about $47.84
Round trip
$95.69
24.58 gal · 93.02 L
Estimated CO2
109.2 kg one way
Round trip: 218.4 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $47.84 $95.69
Mid-grade $4.23 $52.00 $104.00
Premium $4.55 $55.91 $111.81
Diesel $5.41 $66.51 $133.03

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 Browning. The current time is 06:15:20.

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.