How far is Lockwood, MT from South Browning, MT?

The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to South Browning, MT is about 347.7 miles (559.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
347.71 mi
06h 35m
Flight
286.53 mi
461.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.53 mi
Kilometers
461.12 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.71 mi
Kilometers
559.58 km
Drive Time
06h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Browning
Sun, May 31, 7:12 AM MDT
Return by in Lockwood
Sun, May 31, 1:47 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockwood
2026-05-31T00:37
Arrive South Browning
Sun, May 31, 7:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:35 PM to 2:05 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
10:50 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
Stanford
MT

Town in Montana

From Lockwood
173.6 mi
03h 17m
To South Browning
174.1 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lockwood and South Browning.

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business, US 87 North: Lockwood, Roundup

    1389 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 East

    1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 87 East

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Aronson Avenue

    148 m · 12 sec · Aronson Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Swords Lane

    76 m · 12 sec · Swords Lane

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Road

    44 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    25.5 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Iowa Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Iowa Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    45.1 mi · 51 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    39.2 mi · 43 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    1588 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    557 ft · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 57th Street South

    1.5 km · 1 min · 57th Street South

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

    4.3 mi · 8 min · 2nd Avenue North

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Drive North

    73 m · 4 sec · Park Drive North

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1070 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue North

  27. 27

    Continue on First Avenue North Bridge

    1045 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Central Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  29. 29

    Take the exit right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  32. 32

    Turn right

    32.2 mi · 36 min

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    157 m · 18 sec · West Division Street

  34. 34

    Exit the rotary onto West Division Street

    44 m · 5 sec · West Division Street

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Main Avenue North

    6 mi · 8 min · Main Avenue North

  36. 36

    Continue on 13th Lane Northwest

    12.9 mi · 15 min · 13th Lane Northwest

  37. 37

    Continue on United States Highway 89

    49.2 mi · 53 min · United States Highway 89

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  39. 39

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue Southeast

    906 ft · 45 sec · 8th Avenue Southeast

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Piegan Street

    117 m · 19 sec · South Piegan Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Mountain Chief Road

    93 m · 13 sec · Mountain Chief Road

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Chief Road

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 89
49.2 mi · 14%
Iowa Avenue
34.4 mi · 10%
Airport Road
31.4 mi · 9%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
17.7 mi · 5%
13th Lane Northwest
12.9 mi · 4%
Main Avenue North
6.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

64.3 mi · 01h 10m

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 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.2 mi
286.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanford
03h 17m from Lockwood
Leave By
10:50 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lockwood and Rain near South Browning.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lockwood to South Browning?

The road trip is about 347.7 miles (559.6 km) and usually takes 06h 35m 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?

Stanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.6 miles from Lockwood and 174.1 miles from South Browning.

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

The direct path is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 $47.77 one way or $95.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lockwood and Rain near South Browning.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and South Browning. Straight-line distance: 286.53 mi (461.12 km).

Lockwood

#1 Lockwood

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

Population6,797
Coordinates45.8191200, -108.4148600
Altitude943
CountryUnited States
South Browning

#2 South Browning

Town in Glacier County, Montana, United States

Population1,785
Coordinates48.5460800, -113.0142500
Altitude1339
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockwood (-108.41486, 45.81912)
End: South Browning (-113.01425, 48.54608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.27 gal
46.45 L · about $47.77
Round trip
$95.53
24.54 gal · 92.9 L
Estimated CO2
109 kg one way
Round trip: 218.1 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $47.77 $95.53
Mid-grade $4.23 $51.91 $103.83
Premium $4.55 $55.82 $111.63
Diesel $5.41 $66.41 $132.81

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lockwood and South Browning. The current time is 00:37:10.

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.