How far is Lockwood, MT from Kalispell, MT?

The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 431.9 miles (695 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.6 miles (519.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
431.85 mi
07h 08m
Flight
322.65 mi
519.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.65 mi
Kilometers
519.25 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
431.85 mi
Kilometers
695 km
Drive Time
07h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalispell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM MDT
Return by in Lockwood
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockwood
2026-04-22T20:53
Arrive Kalispell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:09 PM to 2:39 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lockwood
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Butte
MT

Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States

From Lockwood
227.2 mi
03h 34m
To Kalispell
204.6 mi
03h 34m

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
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula

    42.6 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1821 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto US 93 South

    7.1 mi · 9 min · US 93 South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue East

    1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 3rd Street East

    130 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street East

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Johnson Lane
236 mi · 55%
I 90 West
42.6 mi · 10%
US 93 South
7.14 mi · 2%
US 12 East
1.21 mi
1st Avenue East
0.81 mi
3rd Street East
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Johnson Lane

Continue straight

113 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+109.3 mi
322.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butte
03h 34m from Lockwood
Leave By
9:42 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockwood and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Kalispell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 431.9 miles (695 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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 227.2 miles from Lockwood and 204.6 miles from Kalispell.

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

The direct path is about 322.6 miles (519.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.3 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 $59.33 one way or $118.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 322.65 mi (519.25 km).

Lockwood

#1 Lockwood

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

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

#2 Kalispell

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population25,329
Coordinates48.1957900, -114.3129100
Altitude901
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson Lane (-108.41395, 45.819127)
End: 3rd Street West (-114.312918, 48.195812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 695 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.24 gal
57.69 L · about $59.33
Round trip
$118.66
30.48 gal · 115.38 L
Estimated CO2
135.4 kg one way
Round trip: 270.9 kg / 597 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $59.33 $118.66
Mid-grade $4.23 $64.48 $128.96
Premium $4.55 $69.33 $138.65
Diesel $5.41 $82.48 $164.96

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 Kalispell. The current time is 20:53:02.

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.