Trip from Ronan, MT to Lockwood, MT

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

Drive Time

6h 51m

Distance

405 mi

652 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

6h 40m ★

6 AM

6h 51m

8 AM

7h 14m

10 AM

6h 59m

12 PM

6h 57m

3 PM

7h 0m

5 PM

7h 13m

8 PM

6h 44m

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

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Ronan, MT

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

Lockwood, MT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ronan, MT to Lockwood, MT covers 405 miles and takes about 6h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, I 15, US 93 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 121.6 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.18 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

202.5 miles from Ronan, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	121.6 mi	2h 2m
I 15	110.8 mi	1h 51m
US 93	46.8 mi	55m
Johnson Lane	0.4 mi	<1m
West Broadway Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Main Street Southwest	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 121.6 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street Southwest

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Main Street Southwest

Turn right onto US 93

47 mi · 55 min · US 93

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West Broadway Street

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · West Broadway Street

Take the exit

125 mi · 2 hr

Toward I 90 East: Missoula

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90

111 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 15; I 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 90; US 89; US 191

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 90; US 89; US 191

Continue on I 90; US 191

113 mi · 1 hr 53 min · I 90; US 191

Continue on I 90; US 87; US 212

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 90; US 87; US 212

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward Johnson Lane

Turn left onto Johnson Lane

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Johnson Lane

Arrive at destination

Johnson Lane

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 202.5 miles from Ronan, MT, or about 3h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.6 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 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 202.5 miles or 3h 27m 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 49m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ronan, 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 Ronan, MT

This is one driving day of about 405 miles and 6h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Ronan, 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 121.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Deer Lodge, MT

203 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

Missoula, 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 202.5 miles from Ronan, 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 121.6 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

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 318.2

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14069324040

Visit website

The Grand Hotel & Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Big Timber, Montana

0.6 mi

Taste of Siberia

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Big Timber, Montana

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Yellowstone Coffee and Canvas

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Billings, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 405

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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 318.2

Big Timber, Montana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14069324040

Visit website

The Grand Hotel & Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 318.2

Big Timber, Montana

+14069324459

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 173.6

Butte, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14064387304

Copper City Casino & Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 173.6

Butte, Montana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14067828828

Visit website

Uptown Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 173.6

Butte, Montana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14067234735

Visit website

Yellowstone Coffee and Canvas

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 405

Billings, Montana

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14068942073

Visit website

The Coffee Stop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 318.2

Big Timber, Montana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14069328646

Visit website

Crazy Mountain Coffee Roasters

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 318.2

Big Timber, Montana

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+14064046056

Visit website

Clyde Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.9

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14065404481

Visit website

Roly-Poly Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 260.3

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14069228080

Visit website

Treeline Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 260.3

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+14062192501

Visit website

Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 260.3

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+14065861212

Visit website

Rockford Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 260.3

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+14065561053

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 57.9

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

BreatheEV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 57.9

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18442522083

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 57.9

Missoula, MT

+14065498382

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 405

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 404.3 — 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 | US 93

Turn right onto US 93

Navigation decision point

47.2 mi into trip | ~56m in | West Broadway Street

Continue onto West Broadway Street

Navigation decision point

47.3 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward I 90 East: Missoula

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 90 East: Missoula

171.9 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in | I 15; I 90

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

404.3 mi into trip | ~6h 49m in

Take the exit toward Johnson Lane

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Johnson Lane

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.18 one way

$128.36 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 142 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$67.27	$134.54
premium	$4.53	$72.25	$144.49
diesel	$5.61	$89.42	$178.84

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: 141.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Missoula, Montana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

BreatheEV Charging Station

Missoula, Montana

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Missoula, Montana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Butte, Montana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

Bozeman, Montana

Rivian

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Bozeman, Montana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Butte, Montana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Bozeman, Montana

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 5 Tesla: 4 Other: 2 Electrify America: 2 Rivian: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	121.5	1	$42.53	$19.44
Efficient EV	101.3	1	$35.44	$16.20
EV Truck/SUV	162	2	$56.70	$25.92

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

Ronan, MT

Morning in Ronan on Saturday

Local time

11:51 AM

MDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lockwood, MT

Morning in Lockwood on Saturday

Local time

11:51 AM

MDT

Current temp

77°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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

6h 51m 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?

This is a 6h 51m highway drive covering 405 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and I 15. The longest continuous stretch is about 121.6 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 12 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 121.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 15. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 93.

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 51m, 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 (US 93): Navigation decision point; at 47.2 miles (West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 51m. Total distance: 405 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 51m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ronan, MT to Lockwood, MT covers 405 miles and takes about 6h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, I 15, US 93. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 202.5 miles from Ronan, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.18 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 51m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 6 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

The route from Ronan, MT to Lockwood, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. 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

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Yellowstone Coffee and Canvas

Timber Bar & Grill

The Grand Hotel & Restaurant

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Uptown Cafe

Yellowstone Coffee and Canvas

The Coffee Stop

Crazy Mountain Coffee Roasters

Clyde Coffee

Roly-Poly Coffee Co.

Treeline Coffee Roasters

Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot

Rockford Coffee

ChargePoint Charging Station

BreatheEV Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Caras Park

Dragon Hollow Playground

Dumas Brothel

Piccadilly Museum of Transportation

Montana Natural History Center

After Rage

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ronan, MT

Lockwood, MT

Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 51m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How many breaks should I plan?

How hard is the drive from Ronan, MT to Lockwood, MT?

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