How far is Lockwood, MT from Cut Bank, MT?
The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to Cut Bank, MT is about 330.7 miles (532.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockwood and Cut Bank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockwood and Cut Bank.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business, US 87 North: Lockwood, Roundup
1389 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 East
1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 87 East
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Aronson Avenue
148 m · 12 sec · Aronson Avenue
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Turn right onto Swords Lane
76 m · 12 sec · Swords Lane
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Turn left onto Airport Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Road
44 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
25.5 mi · 29 min
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
45.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn right
39.2 mi · 43 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn slight right
1588 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
557 ft · 7 sec
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto 57th Street South
1.5 km · 1 min · 57th Street South
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
4.3 mi · 8 min · 2nd Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Drive North
73 m · 4 sec · Park Drive North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1070 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on First Avenue North Bridge
1045 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge
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Continue on Central Avenue West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Take the exit right
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
81.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 BUS, US 2: Shelby, Cut Bank
1641 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Roosevelt Highway
22.6 mi · 26 min · West Roosevelt Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockwood and Cut Bank.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
81.2 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lockwood and Light Rain near Cut Bank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockwood to Cut Bank?
The road trip is about 330.7 miles (532.2 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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 165.1 miles from Lockwood and 165.5 miles from Cut Bank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 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 $45.43 one way or $90.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lockwood and Light Rain near Cut Bank.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and Cut Bank. Straight-line distance: 267.29 mi (430.16 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 Cut Bank
City in Glacier County, Montana, United States
| Population | 3,019 |
| Coordinates | 48.6330400, -112.3261600 |
| Altitude | 1151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cut Bank (-112.32616, 48.63304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 532 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $45.43 | $90.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $49.38 | $98.75 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $53.09 | $106.17 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $63.16 | $126.32 |
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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