How far is Lockwood, MT from Clancy, MT?
The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to Clancy, MT is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
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 and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockwood and Clancy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockwood and Clancy.
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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
57.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 287
58.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Highway 287
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Turn left onto Montana Route 518
1.2 mi · 1 min · Montana Route 518
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Continue on Montana Highway 518
3.3 mi · 5 min · Montana Highway 518
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Take the ramp left toward Butte
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clancy
1208 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Railroad Way
1597 ft · 44 sec · Railroad Way
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Continue on East Clancy Street
634 ft · 20 sec · East Clancy Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
45 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockwood and Clancy.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 Clancy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockwood to Clancy?
The road trip is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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 124.3 miles from Lockwood and 124.8 miles from Clancy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.4 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 8:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.22 one way or $68.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lockwood and Sunny near Clancy.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
Livingston, MT
Bozeman, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and Clancy. Straight-line distance: 176.69 mi (284.36 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 Clancy
Census designated place
| Population | 1,661 |
| Coordinates | 46.4652100, -111.9863800 |
| Altitude | 1293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clancy (-111.98638, 46.46521)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $34.22 | $68.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $37.19 | $74.38 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $39.99 | $79.97 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $47.57 | $95.14 |
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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