How far is Townsend, MT from Lockwood, MT?
The driving distance from Townsend, MT to Lockwood, MT is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.9 miles (246 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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.
Light Snow
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Townsend and Lockwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Townsend and Lockwood.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto South Front Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · South Front Street
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
22.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit left toward I 90 East: Billings
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
179.5 mi · 3 hr 1 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 Townsend and Lockwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
179 mi · 03h 01m
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.
Light Snow leaving Townsend and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Lockwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Townsend to Lockwood?
The road trip is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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 105.3 miles from Townsend and 105.6 miles from Lockwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.9 miles (246 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 10:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow around Townsend and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Lockwood.
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
Bozeman, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Townsend and Lockwood. Straight-line distance: 152.83 mi (245.96 km).
#1 Townsend
City in Montana, USA
| Population | 2,220 |
| Coordinates | 46.3191000, -111.5208000 |
| Altitude | 1171 |
| 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: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $28.96 | $57.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $31.48 | $62.96 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $33.84 | $67.69 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $40.27 | $80.53 |
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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