How far is Lockwood, MT from Three Forks, MT?
The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to Three Forks, MT is about 216.9 miles (349 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wheatland County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockwood and Three Forks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockwood and Three Forks.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business, US 87 North: Lockwood, Roundup
1389 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 East
1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 87 East
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Aronson Avenue
148 m · 12 sec · Aronson Avenue
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Turn right onto Swords Lane
76 m · 12 sec · Swords Lane
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Turn left onto Airport Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Road
44 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
25.5 mi · 29 min
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
45.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn right
39.2 mi · 43 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn slight right
1588 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
557 ft · 7 sec
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Tiger Butte Road
1880 ft · 1 min · Tiger Butte Road
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Keep slight right to continue on McCoy Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · McCoy Road
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Continue on McCoy Road
3.1 mi · 12 min · McCoy Road
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Continue on McCoy Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · McCoy Road
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Turn slight left onto Century School Road
3.9 mi · 15 min · Century School Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cottonwood Coulee Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Continue on Cottonwood Coulee Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cottonwood Coulee Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockwood and Three Forks.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 leaving Lockwood and Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny near Three Forks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockwood to Three Forks?
The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Judith Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.3 miles from Lockwood and 108.6 miles from Three Forks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 7:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.78 one way or $59.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lockwood and Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny near Three Forks.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and Three Forks. Straight-line distance: 162.38 mi (261.32 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 Three Forks
City in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2,043 |
| Coordinates | 47.2816300, -111.0902400 |
| Altitude | 1208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Three Forks (-111.09024, 47.28163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $29.78 | $59.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $32.37 | $64.73 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $34.80 | $69.60 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $41.40 | $82.80 |
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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