How far is Lockwood, MT from Ronan, MT?

The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to Ronan, MT is about 404.6 miles (651.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 38m 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
404.6 mi
06h 49m
Flight
294.24 mi
473.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.24 mi
Kilometers
473.54 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
404.6 mi
Kilometers
651.14 km
Drive Time
06h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ronan
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 PM MDT
Return by in Lockwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockwood
2026-04-18T10:58
Arrive Ronan
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:49 PM to 2:19 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
10:22 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
Whitehall
MT

Town in Jefferson County, Montana

From Lockwood
201.9 mi
03h 24m
To Ronan
202.6 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    121.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

    46.6 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street Southwest

    1090 ft · 48 sec · Main Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Johnson Lane
236 mi · 58%
I 90 West
122 mi · 30%
US 93 North
46.8 mi · 12%
Main Street Southwest
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110.4 mi
294.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitehall
03h 24m from Lockwood
Leave By
10:22 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lockwood and Sunny near Ronan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 404.6 miles (651.1 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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 201.9 miles from Lockwood and 202.6 miles from Ronan.

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

The direct path is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.4 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 $55.59 one way or $111.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lockwood and Sunny near Ronan.

Stop Ideas Near Whitehall

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

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

BUS

Butte, MT

36 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Bozeman, MT

72 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and Ronan. Straight-line distance: 294.24 mi (473.54 km).

Lockwood

#1 Lockwood

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

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

#2 Ronan

City

Population2,167
Coordinates47.5288200, -114.1015000
Altitude929
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockwood (-108.41486, 45.81912)
End: Ronan (-114.1015, 47.52882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 651 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.28 gal
54.04 L · about $55.59
Round trip
$111.18
28.56 gal · 108.08 L
Estimated CO2
126.9 kg one way
Round trip: 253.8 kg / 560 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $55.59 $111.18
Mid-grade $4.23 $60.42 $120.84
Premium $4.55 $64.96 $129.92
Diesel $5.41 $77.28 $154.57

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lockwood and Ronan. The current time is 10:58:11.

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.