How far is Lockwood, MT from Montana City, MT?
The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to Montana City, MT is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockwood and Montana City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockwood and Montana City.
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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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Continue straight
112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
57.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 287
58.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Highway 287
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Turn left onto Montana Route 518
1.2 mi · 1 min · Montana Route 518
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Continue on Montana Highway 518
2.7 mi · 3 min · Montana Highway 518
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montana Highway 518
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockwood and Montana City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Johnson Lane
Continue straight
113 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lockwood and Mostly Sunny near Montana City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockwood to Montana City?
The road trip is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Lockwood and 121.4 miles from Montana City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.29 one way or $66.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lockwood and Mostly Sunny near Montana City.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livingston.
Livingston, MT
Bozeman, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and Montana City. Straight-line distance: 175.46 mi (282.37 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 Montana City
Census designated place
| Population | 2,715 |
| Coordinates | 46.5377100, -111.9327700 |
| Altitude | 1236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montana City (-111.93277, 46.53771)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $33.29 | $66.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $36.18 | $72.35 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $38.89 | $77.79 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $46.27 | $92.55 |
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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