Origin
Roundup, MT
Afternoon in Roundup on Saturday
Local time
12:56 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roundup, 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
1h
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roundup, MT
James Mirakian
Lockwood, MT
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Trip Overview
Roundup, MT to Lockwood, MT is 52.2 miles and takes about 1 hour via 1st Avenue West and I-90, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day drive entirely within Montana's Mountain West region. Expect a local feel for much of the journey, transitioning onto the interstate for a portion. It's a short enough trip that you won't spend all day in the car, leaving plenty of time for activities at your destination. Consider this a quick hop rather than an epic expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Avenue West | 44.4 mi | 48m |
| Main Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| I 90 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 87 East | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Johnson Lane | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 90 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Roundup Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
1st Avenue West
— 44.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roundup, MT and Lockwood, MT.
1
Start on US 12; US 87
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 12; US 87
44 mi
·
48 min
·
1st Avenue West
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on US 87
261 ft
·
6 sec
·
Roundup Road
4
Turn right onto US 87
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 87
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 87 East
6
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 87
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 90 Business; US 87
7
Continue on I 90; US 87; US 212
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 90; US 87; US 212
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Johnson Lane
9
Turn left onto Johnson Lane
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Johnson Lane
10
Arrive at destination
Johnson Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Halfway reset
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Roundup, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 51.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 12; US 87 / 1st Avenue West
Turn right onto US 12; US 87 / 1st Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
48.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
I 90 Business; US 87 / US Highway 87 East
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 87 / US Highway 87 East
Navigation decision point
3
49.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
I 90 Business; US 87
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 87
Navigation decision point
4
51.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward Johnson Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Johnson Lane
3
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Johnson Lane
Turn left onto Johnson Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.27 one way
$16.54 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Lockwood, MT
Afternoon in Lockwood on Saturday
Local time
12:56 PM
MDT
Current temp
77°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
31 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
1h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, giving it a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. While only 7% of the route is on the highway, the longest uninterrupted stretch covers a significant 44.4 miles on 1st Avenue West. You'll navigate through local roads, including parts of 1st Avenue West and Main Street, before merging onto I-90 for a brief period. The road surface and speed will change as you move from town streets to the open highway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience rather than a consistent pace.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.4 mi on 1st Avenue West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 12; US 87 / 1st Avenue West.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Roundup, MT to Lockwood, MT is easy. At 1h with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 12; US 87 / 1st Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.2 miles (I 90 Business; US 87 / US Highway 87 East): Navigation decision point; at 49.5 miles (I 90 Business; US 87): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.4 miles on 1st Avenue West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 12; US 87 / 1st Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.2 miles (I 90 Business; US 87 / US Highway 87 East): Navigation decision point; at 49.5 miles (I 90 Business; US 87): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lockwood, MT before heading back.
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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