How far is Lockwood, MT from Plains, MT?
The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to Plains, MT is about 424.8 miles (683.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 327 miles (526.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Jefferson County, Montana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockwood and Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockwood and Plains.
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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
113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
121.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
27.2 mi · 32 min
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Turn left
39.8 mi · 59 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockwood and Plains.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
122 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Lockwood and Chance Light Rain near Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockwood to Plains?
The road trip is about 424.8 miles (683.6 km) and usually takes 07h 24m 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?
Whitehall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212 miles from Lockwood and 212.8 miles from Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 327 miles (526.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.8 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 $58.36 one way or $116.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Lockwood and Chance Light Rain near Plains.
Stop Ideas Near Whitehall
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 Whitehall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and Plains. Straight-line distance: 326.99 mi (526.24 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 Plains
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,139 |
| Coordinates | 47.4602100, -114.8829100 |
| Altitude | 755 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plains (-114.88291, 47.46021)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 684 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 17m |
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 | $58.36 | $116.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $63.42 | $126.85 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $68.19 | $136.38 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $81.13 | $162.25 |
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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