How far is Orchard Homes, MT from Lockwood, MT?
The driving distance from Orchard Homes, MT to Lockwood, MT is about 352.4 miles (567.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orchard Homes and Lockwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orchard Homes and Lockwood.
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Start on South 7th Street West
2218 ft · 2 min · South 7th Street West
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Turn right onto South Reserve Street
2640 ft · 58 sec · South Reserve Street
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Turn left onto Mount Avenue
902 ft · 18 sec · Mount Avenue
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Continue on South 14th Street West
1.4 km · 2 min · South 14th Street West
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Continue on Mount Avenue
2818 ft · 1 min · Mount Avenue
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Turn left onto Brooks Street
1.1 km · 50 sec · Brooks Street
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Continue on South Higgins Avenue
109 m · 16 sec · South Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto South 6th Street East
2051 ft · 36 sec · South 6th Street East
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Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
906 ft · 14 sec · Arthur Avenue
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Continue on Madison Street
1226 ft · 16 sec · Madison Street
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Take the exit slight right
1249 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Van Buren Street
133 m · 6 sec · Van Buren Street
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Take the exit right
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
115.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
113 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Johnson Lane
1505 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Johnson Lane
1900 ft · 46 sec · Johnson Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Johnson Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orchard Homes and Lockwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
115 mi · 01h 49m
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 Sunny leaving Orchard Homes and Sunny near Lockwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orchard Homes to Lockwood?
The road trip is about 352.4 miles (567.2 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Three Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176 miles from Orchard Homes and 176.4 miles from Lockwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.2 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 6:26 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.43 one way or $96.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orchard Homes and Sunny near Lockwood.
Stop Ideas Near Three Forks
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 Three Forks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orchard Homes and Lockwood. Straight-line distance: 278.16 mi (447.66 km).
#1 Orchard Homes
Census designated place
| Population | 5,197 |
| Coordinates | 46.8632600, -114.0484400 |
| Altitude | 961 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lockwood
Human settlement in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States of America
| Population | 6,797 |
| Coordinates | 45.8191200, -108.4148600 |
| Altitude | 943 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson Lane (-108.41395, 45.819127)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 567 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $48.43 | $96.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $52.63 | $105.27 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $56.59 | $113.18 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $67.33 | $134.65 |
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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