How far is Lockwood, MT from West Yellowstone, MT?
The driving distance from Lockwood, MT to West Yellowstone, MT is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockwood and West Yellowstone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockwood and West Yellowstone.
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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
25.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 205
1505 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Huffine Lane
5.3 mi · 8 min · Huffine Lane
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Turn left onto Gallatin Road
81.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Gallatin Road
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Continue on North Canyon Street
917 ft · 32 sec · North Canyon Street
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Turn right onto Firehole Avenue
1182 ft · 46 sec · Firehole Avenue
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Turn left onto Electric Street
12 m · 2 sec · Electric Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Electric Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockwood and West Yellowstone.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Johnson Lane
Continue straight
113 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lockwood and Areas Of Fog near West Yellowstone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockwood to West Yellowstone?
The road trip is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Lockwood and 119.4 miles from West Yellowstone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.2 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.78 one way or $65.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lockwood and Areas Of Fog near West Yellowstone.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
Livingston, MT
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockwood and West Yellowstone. Straight-line distance: 153.31 mi (246.73 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 West Yellowstone
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,372 |
| Coordinates | 44.6621500, -111.1041100 |
| Altitude | 2031 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Yellowstone (-111.10411, 44.66215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $32.78 | $65.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $35.63 | $71.25 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $38.30 | $76.61 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $45.57 | $91.14 |
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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