How far is Three Forks, MT from Lockwood, MT?
The driving distance from Three Forks, MT to Lockwood, MT is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Three Forks and Lockwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Forks and Lockwood.
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Start on Cottonwood Coulee Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Continue on Cottonwood Coulee Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Turn left onto North Century School Road
3.8 mi · 15 min · North Century School Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Century School Road
113 m · 16 sec · Century School Road
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Turn slight right onto McCoy Road
2.4 mi · 9 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
1.9 mi · 7 min · McCoy Road
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Continue on Tiger Butte Road
1880 ft · 1 min · Tiger Butte Road
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1606 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn right
39.2 mi · 43 min
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Turn left
45.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn right
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
25.5 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 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 Airport Road
46 m · 2 sec · Airport Road
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Exit the rotary onto Airport Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road
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Turn right onto Swords Lane
76 m · 12 sec · Swords Lane
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Turn left onto Aronson Avenue
143 m · 9 sec · Aronson Avenue
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Merge slight left
3275 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 87 East
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 87 East
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Turn left
1595 ft · 41 sec
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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 Three Forks and Lockwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
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 Light Snow then Partly Sunny leaving Three Forks and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lockwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Three Forks to Lockwood?
The road trip is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 Three Forks and 109.5 miles from Lockwood.
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 55.5 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 9:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.94 one way or $59.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny around Three Forks and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lockwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Three Forks and Lockwood. Straight-line distance: 162.38 mi (261.32 km).
#1 Three Forks
City in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2,043 |
| Coordinates | 47.2816300, -111.0902400 |
| Altitude | 1208 |
| 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: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.94 | $59.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $32.54 | $65.07 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $34.98 | $69.96 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $41.62 | $83.24 |
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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