How far is Lockwood, MT from Seeley Lake, MT?

The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to Seeley Lake, MT is about 363.6 miles (585.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.7 miles (416.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 23m 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
363.55 mi
06h 11m
Flight
258.73 mi
416.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.73 mi
Kilometers
416.38 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
363.55 mi
Kilometers
585.08 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seeley Lake
Mon, Jun 1, 10:59 PM MDT
Return by in Lockwood
Tue, Jun 2, 5:11 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockwood
2026-06-01T16:47
Arrive Seeley Lake
Mon, Jun 1, 10:59 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 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
11:36 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
Three Forks
MT

City in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

From Lockwood
181.4 mi
03h 05m
To Seeley Lake
182.1 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 PM MDT
Wind
12 mph WNW
Destination
54°F
This Afternoon

Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lockwood and Seeley Lake.

  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

    42.6 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Johnson Lane
236 mi · 65%
I 90 West
42.6 mi · 12%
US 12 East
1.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Johnson Lane

Continue straight

113 mi · 01h 54m

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 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104.9 mi
258.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Forks
03h 05m from Lockwood
Leave By
11:36 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockwood and Light Rain near Seeley Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lockwood to Seeley Lake?

The road trip is about 363.6 miles (585.1 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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?

Three Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.4 miles from Lockwood and 182.1 miles from Seeley Lake.

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

The direct path is about 258.7 miles (416.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.9 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 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 $49.95 one way or $99.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockwood and Light Rain near Seeley Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Three Forks

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

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

BUS

Bozeman, MT

32 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane
BUS

Butte, MT

76 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Livingston, MT

82 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and Seeley Lake. Straight-line distance: 258.73 mi (416.38 km).

Lockwood

#1 Lockwood

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

Population6,797
Coordinates45.8191200, -108.4148600
Altitude943
CountryUnited States
Seeley Lake

#2 Seeley Lake

Census designated place in Montana, USA

Population1,659
Coordinates47.1793800, -113.4845200
Altitude1225
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockwood (-108.41486, 45.81912)
End: Seeley Lake (-113.48452, 47.17938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 585 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.83 gal
48.56 L · about $49.95
Round trip
$99.89
25.66 gal · 97.12 L
Estimated CO2
114 kg one way
Round trip: 228 kg / 503 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $49.95 $99.89
Mid-grade $4.23 $54.28 $108.57
Premium $4.55 $58.36 $116.73
Diesel $5.41 $69.44 $138.87

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lockwood and Seeley Lake. The current time is 16:47:30.

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.