How far is Lockwood, MT from Livingston, MT?

The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to Livingston, MT is about 121 miles (194.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
121.05 mi
01h 48m
Flight
104.05 mi
167.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.05 mi
Kilometers
167.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.05 mi
Kilometers
194.81 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Thu, Apr 30, 11:23 PM MDT
Return by in Lockwood
Fri, May 1, 1:12 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockwood
2026-04-30T21:35
Arrive Livingston
Thu, Apr 30, 11:23 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Columbus
MT

Town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States

From Lockwood
60.5 mi
00h 54m
To Livingston
60.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Livingston

    1018 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Johnson Lane
118 mi · 97%
I 90 Business
0.19 mi
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 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 54m from Lockwood
Leave By
2:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lockwood and Sunny near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Lockwood and 60.6 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.62 one way or $33.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lockwood and Sunny near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

BUS

Billings, MT

60 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North
BUS

Livingston, MT

101 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 104.05 mi (167.45 km).

Lockwood

#1 Lockwood

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

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

#2 Livingston

City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States

Population7,898
Coordinates45.6624400, -110.5610400
Altitude1372
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson Lane (-108.41395, 45.819127)
End: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.17 L · about $16.62
Round trip
$33.25
8.54 gal · 32.34 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.62 $33.25
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.07 $36.13
Premium $4.55 $19.42 $38.85
Diesel $5.41 $23.11 $46.22

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lockwood and Livingston. The current time is 21:35:00.

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.