How far is Lockwood, MT from Columbia Falls, MT?
The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to Columbia Falls, MT is about 462.9 miles (744.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockwood and Columbia Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockwood and Columbia Falls.
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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
113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
42.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn sharp left
32.5 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right
91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
9.7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 2
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Continue on 9th Street
1603 ft · 53 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Nucleus Avenue
784 ft · 32 sec · Nucleus Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street West
31 m · 4 sec · 7th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockwood and Columbia Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Johnson Lane
Continue straight
113 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Lockwood and Rain And Snow Likely near Columbia Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockwood to Columbia Falls?
The road trip is about 462.9 miles (744.9 km) and usually takes 08h 05m 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?
Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 231.1 miles from Lockwood and 231.8 miles from Columbia Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 139.5 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 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 $63.57 one way or $127.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Lockwood and Rain And Snow Likely near Columbia Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and Columbia Falls. Straight-line distance: 323.44 mi (520.52 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 Columbia Falls
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 6,209 |
| Coordinates | 48.3724600, -114.1815200 |
| Altitude | 941 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia Falls (-114.18152, 48.37246)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 745 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 46m |
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 | $63.57 | $127.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $69.09 | $138.18 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $74.29 | $148.57 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $88.38 | $176.76 |
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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