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Trip from Lockwood, MT to Browning, MT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 36m

Distance

348.2 mi

560 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 24m ★
6 AM
6h 36m
8 AM
7h 1m
10 AM
6h 45m
12 PM
6h 42m
3 PM
6h 46m
5 PM
6h 59m
8 PM
6h 29m

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

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

Lockwood, MT

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town in Glacier County, Montana, United States

Browning, MT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lockwood, MT to Browning, MT covers 348.2 miles and takes about 6h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 87, United States Highway 89, US 12 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.3 miles on US 87. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

174.1 miles from Lockwood, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 36m. Total distance: 348.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 36m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 36m highway drive covering 348.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 87 and United States Highway 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.3 miles on US 87.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 84.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 87 and United States Highway 89. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 90 Business; US 87.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 36m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 24 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 90 Business; US 87): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles (Swords Lane): Navigation decision point; at 51 miles (US 12; MT 3): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 90 Business; US 87

Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 87 toward I 90 Business, US 87 North: Lockwood, Roundup

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

Toward I 90 Business, US 87 North: Lockwood, Ro...
5
4.7 mi into trip | ~7m in | Swords Lane

Turn right onto Swords Lane

Navigation decision point

5
51 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | US 12; MT 3

At end of road, turn left onto US 12; MT 3

Navigation decision point

5
199.9 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
224.5 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in | I 15 Business / Park Drive North

At end of road, turn left onto I 15 Business / Park Drive North

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 87 84.3 mi 1h 31m
United States Highway 89 49.2 mi 53m
US 12 45.1 mi 50m
MT 3 41.1 mi 47m
US 89 40.5 mi 45m
US 191 39.2 mi 42m
13th Lane Northwest 12.9 mi 15m
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway 9.4 mi 9m
Longest stretch: US 87 — 84.3 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Johnson Lane

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Johnson Lane
2

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
3

Merge onto I 90; US 87; US 212

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 90; US 87; US 212
4

Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 87

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 90 Business; US 87
Toward I 90 Business, US 87 North: Lockwood, Roundup
5

Merge onto I 90 Business; US 87

1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 87 East
6

Take the exit onto US 87

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 87
7

Turn left onto Aronson Avenue

486 ft · 11 sec · Aronson Avenue
8

Turn right onto Swords Lane

249 ft · 12 sec · Swords Lane
9

Turn left onto Airport Road

2.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road
10

Enter roundabout onto MT 3

146 ft · 2 sec · MT 3
11

Continue on MT 3

3.1 mi · 3 min · MT 3
12

Enter roundabout onto MT 3

144 ft · 2 sec · MT 3
13

Continue on MT 3

25 mi · 28 min · MT 3
14

Continue on MT-3

2.5 mi · 2 min · Iowa Avenue
15

Continue on MT 3

12 mi · 14 min · MT 3
16

At end of road, turn left onto US 12; MT 3

45 mi · 50 min · US 12; MT 3
17

Turn right onto US 191; MT 3

39 mi · 42 min · US 191; MT 3
18

At end of road, turn left onto US 87; MT 3; MT 200

64 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US 87; MT 3; MT 200
19

Turn slight right

0.3 mi · 20 sec
20

Enter roundabout

172 ft · 2 sec
21

Continue

0.1 mi · 7 sec
22

Continue on US 87; US 89; MT 3; MT 200

19 mi · 20 min · US 87; US 89; MT 3; MT 200
23

Turn right onto US 87 Bypass

0.9 mi · 1 min · 57th Street South
24

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

4.3 mi · 7 min · 2nd Avenue North
25

At end of road, turn left onto I 15 Business

240 ft · 4 sec · Park Drive North
26

Turn right onto I 15 Business

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 1st Avenue North
27

Continue on I 15 Business

0.2 mi · 17 sec · First Avenue North Bridge
28

Continue on I 15 Business

1.4 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West
29

Take the exit onto I 15 Business

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 15 Business
30

Merge onto I 15; US 89; MT 200

9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
31

Take the exit onto US 89; MT 200

8.3 mi · 9 min · US 89; MT 200
Exit 290
32

Turn right onto US 89

32 mi · 35 min · US 89
33

Enter roundabout onto US 89

514 ft · 17 sec · West Division Street
34

Continue on US 89

143 ft · 4 sec · West Division Street
35

Turn slight right onto US 89

6.0 mi · 8 min · Main Avenue North
36

Continue on US 89

13 mi · 15 min · 13th Lane Northwest
37

Continue on US 89

49 mi · 53 min · United States Highway 89
38

At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 89

3.4 mi · 5 min · US 2; US 89
39

Turn right onto North Piegan Street

353 ft · 15 sec · North Piegan Street
40

Arrive at destination

North Piegan Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 174.1 miles from Lockwood, MT, or about 3h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 77 miles or 1h 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 174.1 miles or 3h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Browning, MT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lockwood, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lockwood, MT

This is one driving day of about 348.2 miles and 6h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Lockwood, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 87 for about 84.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 174.1 mi from Lockwood, MT · 3h 17m into the drive

city in and county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Great Falls, MT

174 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Columbus, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Benton, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 174.1 miles from Lockwood, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.3 miles.

Arriving in Browning, MT

The final approach into Browning, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Browning, MT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Electric City Coffee, Coffee House and Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great Falls, Montana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 223.8

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14064524529

Visit website

Paniolo Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great Falls, Montana

0.3 mi

Luna Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great Falls, Montana

0.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Crooked Tree Coffee Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great Falls, Montana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 223.8

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14063151221

Visit website

Great Harvest Bread Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great Falls, Montana

0.3 mi

Yellowstone Coffee and Canvas

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Billings, Montana

0.4 mi

Electric City Coffee, Coffee House and Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14064524529

Visit website

Paniolo Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+14063152565

Visit website

Luna Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14066040101

Visit website

Brian's Top Notch Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14067274255

Visit website

Double Barrel Coffee House Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+14063152463

Visit website

Wheat Montana Great Falls

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14067717456

Visit website

Family Affair Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14063152720

Visit website

Coffee To Go-Drive Thru

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–1:30 pm

+14064525903

Crooked Tree Coffee Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14063151221

Visit website

Great Harvest Bread Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+14064526941

Visit website

Yellowstone Coffee and Canvas

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Billings, Montana

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14068942073

Visit website

True Brew Espresso

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 223.8

Great Falls, MT

Hours: 5:30 am–4 pm

+14067703121

Visit website

Quaran-Bean Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 348.2

Browning, Montana

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

honey hippo. Play Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+14069520209

Visit website

Glacier Grind | Coffee House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 348.2

Browning, Montana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Morning Light Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+14064538443

Visit website

Rivian Waypoints

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 348.2

Browning, Montana

+18665761495

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

+14069524444

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

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Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Rivian Waypoints

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 348.2

Browning, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484261

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ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Haute Hive

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14069524663

Visit website

Duck Pond | Gibson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 6 am–9:30 pm

+14067711265

Visit website

Escape the Falls Escape Rooms

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 1–8:30 pm

+14062858410

Visit website

Bloom and Bean

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+14063151609

Visit website

In Cahoots for Tea

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 223.8

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+14064522225

Visit website

Old Trail Museum Inc

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 273.6

Choteau, Montana

+14064665332

Visit website

Outpost Deli

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 273.6

Choteau, Montana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14064665330

Engineer Espresso

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 99.5

Harlowton, Montana

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14063663382

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Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.18 one way

$110.35 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 122 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $57.84 $115.67
premium $4.53 $62.11 $124.23
diesel $5.61 $76.88 $153.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 121.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 104.5 1 $36.56 $16.71
Efficient EV 87.1 0 $30.47 $13.93
EV Truck/SUV 139.3 1 $48.75 $22.28

Gas CO2

122 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Morning in Lockwood on Saturday

Local time

7:37 AM

MDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Browning, MT

Morning in Browning on Saturday

Local time

7:37 AM

MDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

16 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

6h 36m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Browning, MT covers 348.2 miles and takes about 6h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 87, United States Highway 89, US 12. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 174.1 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 $55.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 36m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 24 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 90 Business; US 87): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles (Swords Lane): Navigation decision point; at 51 miles (US 12; MT 3): Navigation decision point.

The route from Lockwood, MT to Browning, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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