How far is Lockwood, MT from Lame Deer, MT?

The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to Lame Deer, MT is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.94 mi
01h 44m
Flight
85.41 mi
137.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.41 mi
Kilometers
137.45 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.94 mi
Kilometers
157.62 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lame Deer
Tue, May 5, 7:06 PM MDT
Return by in Lockwood
Tue, May 5, 8:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockwood
2026-05-05T17:22
Arrive Lame Deer
Tue, May 5, 7:06 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lockwood
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Crow Agency
MT

Census designated place

From Lockwood
48.8 mi
00h 52m
To Lame Deer
49.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
48°F
Tuesday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lockwood and Lame Deer.

  1. 1

    Start on Johnson Lane

    1900 ft · 54 sec · Johnson Lane

  2. 2

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1908 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sheridan

    54 mi · 51 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 212 East: Little Bighorn Battlefield, Broadus

    2032 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    42.1 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
54 mi · 55%
Johnson Lane
1.44 mi · 1%
US 212 East
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sheridan

54 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crow Agency
00h 52m from Lockwood
Leave By
3:02 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Lockwood and Chance Snow Showers near Lame Deer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lockwood to Lame Deer?

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crow Agency is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Lockwood and 49.1 miles from Lame Deer.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.47 one way or $26.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Lockwood and Chance Snow Showers near Lame Deer.

Stop Ideas Near Crow Agency

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crow Agency, 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 Crow Agency.

BUS

Billings, MT

83 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and Lame Deer. Straight-line distance: 85.41 mi (137.45 km).

Lockwood

#1 Lockwood

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

Population6,797
Coordinates45.8191200, -108.4148600
Altitude943
CountryUnited States
Lame Deer

#2 Lame Deer

Center for the Northern Cheyenne Nation

Population2,052
Coordinates45.6230500, -106.6667000
Altitude1014
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockwood (-108.41486, 45.81912)
End: Lame Deer (-106.6667, 45.62305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.08 L · about $13.47
Round trip
$26.94
6.92 gal · 26.16 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.47 $26.94
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.64 $29.28
Premium $4.55 $15.74 $31.48
Diesel $5.41 $18.73 $37.45

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lockwood and Lame Deer. The current time is 17:22:41.

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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.