How far is Lockwood, MT from Ennis, MT?

The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to Ennis, MT is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.89 mi
03h 45m
Flight
163.54 mi
263.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.54 mi
Kilometers
263.19 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.89 mi
Kilometers
324.91 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ennis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM MDT
Return by in Lockwood
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockwood
2026-04-23T01:37
Arrive Ennis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 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
Big Timber
MT

City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States

From Lockwood
100.7 mi
01h 52m
To Ennis
101.2 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
29 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    25.7 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 205

    1505 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 7th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Huffine Lane

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Huffine Lane

  11. 11

    Continue on Norris Road

    17.5 mi · 26 min · Norris Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Montana Highway 84

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Montana Highway 84

  13. 13

    Turn left

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    816 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Johnson Lane
148 mi · 73%
Norris Road
17.5 mi · 9%
Montana Highway 84
11.4 mi · 6%
Huffine Lane
5.29 mi · 3%
West Main Street
1.67 mi · 1%
North 7th Avenue
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Johnson Lane

Continue straight

113 mi · 01h 52m

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
163.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Timber
01h 52m from Lockwood
Leave By
9:30 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Lockwood and Rain And Snow then Snow Showers near Ennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Big Timber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Lockwood and 101.2 miles from Ennis.

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

The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 9:30 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.72 one way or $55.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Lockwood and Rain And Snow then Snow Showers near Ennis.

Stop Ideas Near Big Timber

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Big Timber, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Timber.

BUS

Livingston, MT

49 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n
BUS

Bozeman, MT

96 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane
BUS

Billings, MT

113 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and Ennis. Straight-line distance: 163.54 mi (263.19 km).

Lockwood

#1 Lockwood

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

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

#2 Ennis

Town in Madison County, Montana, United States

Population1,042
Coordinates45.3488200, -111.7297000
Altitude1506
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockwood (-108.41486, 45.81912)
End: Ennis (-111.7297, 45.34882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.97 L · about $27.72
Round trip
$55.44
14.24 gal · 53.94 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $27.72 $55.44
Mid-grade $4.23 $30.12 $60.25
Premium $4.55 $32.39 $64.78
Diesel $5.41 $38.53 $77.07

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 Ennis. The current time is 01:37:01.

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.