Trip from Lockwood, MT to Ronan, MT

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

Drive Time

6h 49m

Distance

404.6 mi

651 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 37m ★

6 AM

6h 49m

8 AM

7h 13m

10 AM

6h 57m

12 PM

6h 55m

3 PM

6h 58m

5 PM

7h 11m

8 PM

6h 42m

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

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Lockwood, MT

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Ronan, MT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lockwood, MT to Ronan, MT covers 404.6 miles and takes about 6h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, US 93, Johnson Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 356.9 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.11 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

202.3 miles from Lockwood, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	356.9 mi	5h 51m
US 93	46.8 mi	55m
Johnson Lane	0.2 mi	<1m
Main Street Southwest	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 356.9 mi, about 5h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Johnson Lane

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Johnson Lane

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Merge onto I 90; US 87; US 212

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 90; US 87; US 212

Continue on I 90; US 212

113 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 90; US 212

Continue on I 90; US 89; US 191

7.0 mi · 6 min · I 90; US 89; US 191

Continue on I 90; US 191

113 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 90; US 191

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

122 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 90

Toward I 90 West: Missoula

Take the exit onto US 93; MT 200

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 93; MT 200

Toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93; MT 200

47 mi · 54 min · US 93; MT 200

Toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

Turn left onto Main Street Southwest

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Main Street Southwest

Arrive at destination

Main Street Southwest

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 202.3 miles from Lockwood, MT, or about 3h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 356.9 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 89 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 202.3 miles or 3h 22m 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 40m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 404.6 miles and 6h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 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 I 90 for about 356.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

consolidated city-county (with Silver Bow County) in Montana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Butte, MT

202 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

Big Timber, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Whitehall, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 202.3 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 I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 356.9 miles.

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

Timber Bar & Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Big Timber, Montana

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.7

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14069324040

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The Grand Hotel & Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Big Timber, Montana

0.6 mi

Taste of Siberia

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Big Timber, Montana

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Yellowstone Coffee and Canvas

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Billings, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

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

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14068942073

Visit website

The Coffee Stop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Big Timber, Montana

0.6 mi

Crazy Mountain Coffee Roasters

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Big Timber, Montana

0.8 mi

Timber Bar & Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.7

Big Timber, Montana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14069324040

Visit website

The Grand Hotel & Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 86.7

Big Timber, Montana

+14069324459

Visit website

Taste of Siberia

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.7

Big Timber, Montana

Hours: Closed

Kathmandu indian cuisine Indian & Nepali restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 231.2

Butte, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14064387304

Hummingbird Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 231.2

Butte, Montana

Hours: Closed

+14067232044

Visit website

Copper City Casino & Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 231.2

Butte, Montana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14067828828

Visit website

Uptown Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 231.2

Butte, Montana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14067234735

Visit website

La Casa Toscana Italian Food and Catering Services

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 231.2

Butte, Montana

Hours: 3–9 pm

+14062992890

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

The Coffee Stop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.7

Big Timber, Montana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14069328646

Visit website

Crazy Mountain Coffee Roasters

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 86.7

Big Timber, Montana

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+14064046056

Visit website

Roly-Poly Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 144.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14069228080

Visit website

Clyde Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 346.8

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14065404481

Visit website

Treeline Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 144.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+14062192501

Visit website

Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 144.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+14065861212

Visit website

Rockford Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 144.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+14065561053

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 346.8

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 231.2

Butte, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 231.2

Butte, Montana

+14063519922

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Billings, Montana

Hours: 3:30–9 pm

+14063715114

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 357.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

0.6 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

235.7 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in | I 90

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 toward I 90 West: Missoula

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 90 West: Missoula

357.6 mi into trip | ~5h 53m in | US 93; MT 200

Take the exit onto US 93; MT 200 toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

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

Toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

357.7 mi into trip | ~5h 53m in | US 93; MT 200

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93; MT 200 toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.11 one way

$128.23 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 142 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$67.21	$134.41
premium	$4.53	$72.17	$144.35
diesel	$5.61	$89.33	$178.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$64

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$89–$114

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 141.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	121.4	1	$42.48	$19.42
Efficient EV	101.2	1	$35.40	$16.18
EV Truck/SUV	161.8	2	$56.64	$25.89

Gas CO2

142 kg

EV CO2

47 kg (67% 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

Afternoon in Lockwood on Saturday

Local time

2:48 PM

MDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ronan, MT

Afternoon in Ronan on Saturday

Local time

2:48 PM

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 49m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

404.6 mi in 6h 49m, mostly highway — 356.9 mi of that is on I 90.

100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 356.9 mi on I 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 93. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.

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 49m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 6 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 90; US 87; US 212): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 235.7 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 49m. Total distance: 404.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 49m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 356.9 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ronan, MT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through MT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ronan, MT before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Timber Bar & Grill

Yellowstone Coffee and Canvas

Timber Bar & Grill

The Grand Hotel & Restaurant

Taste of Siberia

Kathmandu indian cuisine Indian & Nepali restaurant

Hummingbird Cafe

Copper City Casino & Restaurant

Uptown Cafe

La Casa Toscana Italian Food and Catering Services

Yellowstone Coffee and Canvas

The Coffee Stop

Crazy Mountain Coffee Roasters

Roly-Poly Coffee Co.

Clyde Coffee

Treeline Coffee Roasters

Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot

Rockford Coffee

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

BreatheEV Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Caras Park

Dumas Brothel

Dragon Hollow Playground

Piccadilly Museum of Transportation

Montana Natural History Center

Good Americano

After Rage

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lockwood, MT

Ronan, MT

Same local time

16 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 49m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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