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Trip from Lockwood, MT to Crow Agency, MT

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

52m

Distance

54.3 mi

87 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

human settlement in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States of America

Lockwood, MT

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census designated place in Big Horn County, Montana, United States

Crow Agency, MT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lockwood, MT to Crow Agency, MT covers 54.3 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, Johnson Lane, Makawasha Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.2 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 54.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 52m highway drive covering 54.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and Johnson Lane. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.2 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 53.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Johnson Lane. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lockwood, MT to Crow Agency, MT is easy. At 52m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 90; US 87; US 212): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.4 miles (I 90; US 87; US 212): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

3
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 90; US 87; US 212

Merge onto I 90; US 87; US 212

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 90; US 87; US 212

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90; US 87; US 212 toward I 90 East: Sheridan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 90 East: Sheridan
5
53.9 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward Crow Agency, Baaxuwuaashe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Crow Agency, Baaxuwuaashe
3
54.2 mi into trip | ~52m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 53.2 mi 50m
Johnson Lane 0.4 mi <1m
Makawasha Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 90 — 53.2 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lockwood, MT and Crow Agency, MT.

1

Start on Johnson Lane

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Johnson Lane
2

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
3

Merge onto I 90; US 87; US 212

0.7 mi · 49 sec · I 90; US 87; US 212
4

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90; US 87; US 212

52 mi · 49 min · I 90; US 87; US 212
Toward I 90 East: Sheridan
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward Crow Agency, Baaxuwuaashe
6

Turn left

0.1 mi · 18 sec
7

Arrive at destination

Makawasha Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.60 one way

$17.21 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $9.02 $18.04
premium $4.53 $9.69 $19.37
diesel $5.61 $11.99 $23.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.3 0 $5.70 $2.61
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17
EV Truck/SUV 21.7 0 $7.60 $3.48

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lockwood, MT

Late night in Lockwood on Friday

Local time

12:18 AM

MDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Crow Agency, MT

Late night in Crow Agency on Friday

Local time

12:18 AM

MDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

32 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

52m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lockwood, MT to Crow Agency, MT covers 54.3 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, Johnson Lane, Makawasha Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.2 miles from Lockwood, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Lockwood, MT to Crow Agency, MT is easy. At 52m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 90; US 87; US 212): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.4 miles (I 90; US 87; US 212): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Lockwood, MT to Crow Agency, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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