How far is Lockwood, MT from Conrad, MT?

The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to Conrad, MT is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
285.09 mi
05h 14m
Flight
232.51 mi
374.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.51 mi
Kilometers
374.19 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.09 mi
Kilometers
458.8 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conrad
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM MDT
Return by in Lockwood
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockwood
2026-04-22T20:55
Arrive Conrad
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Hobson
MT

City in Judith Basin County, Montana, United States

From Lockwood
142.4 mi
02h 37m
To Conrad
142.7 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.1 mi · 54 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    1898 ft · 54 sec

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left

    1 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
57.5 mi · 20%
Iowa Avenue
34.4 mi · 12%
Airport Road
31.4 mi · 11%
2nd Avenue North
4.25 mi · 1%
Johnson Lane
2.48 mi · 1%
US Highway 87 East
1.82 mi · 1%
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

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
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
232.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hobson
02h 37m from Lockwood
Leave By
6:30 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockwood and Rain Likely near Conrad.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Hobson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.4 miles from Lockwood and 142.7 miles from Conrad.

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

The direct path is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 6:30 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.16 one way or $78.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockwood and Rain Likely near Conrad.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and Conrad. Straight-line distance: 232.51 mi (374.19 km).

Lockwood

#1 Lockwood

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

Population6,797
Coordinates45.8191200, -108.4148600
Altitude943
CountryUnited States
Conrad

#2 Conrad

Town in Montana, United States

Population2,412
Coordinates48.1702500, -111.9461300
Altitude1073
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockwood (-108.41486, 45.81912)
End: Conrad (-111.94613, 48.17025)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.06 gal
38.08 L · about $39.16
Round trip
$78.33
20.12 gal · 76.16 L
Estimated CO2
89.4 kg one way
Round trip: 178.8 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.16 $78.33
Mid-grade $4.23 $42.56 $85.13
Premium $4.55 $45.76 $91.53
Diesel $5.41 $54.44 $108.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lockwood and Conrad. The current time is 20:55:22.

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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.