Origin
South Browning, MT
Evening in South Browning on Sunday
Local time
5:25 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Browning, MT to Lockwood, MT
Drive Time
5h 52m
Distance
351.6 mi
566 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 39m
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6 AM
5h 52m
8 AM
6h 18m
10 AM
6h 1m
12 PM
5h 59m
3 PM
6h 3m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Browning, MT
John De Leon
Lockwood, MT
Alex Moliski
Trip Overview
The drive from South Browning, MT to Lockwood, MT covers 351.6 miles and takes about 5h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 9th Avenue Southeast, 1st Street Northeast, 8th Avenue Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.72 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
175.8 miles from South Browning, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 52m drive with frequent turns across 351.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
9th Avenue Southeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Browning, MT to Lockwood, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Street Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 8th Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 89 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Road Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 15 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
9th Avenue Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Browning, MT and Lockwood, MT.
1
Start on Mountain Chief Road
305 ft
·
13 sec
·
Mountain Chief Road
2
Continue on 9th Avenue Southeast
486 ft
·
27 sec
·
9th Avenue Southeast
3
Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast
381 ft
·
19 sec
·
1st Street Northeast
4
Turn right onto 8th Avenue Southeast
423 ft
·
20 sec
·
8th Avenue Southeast
5
Turn right
2.5 mi
·
3 min
6
Turn straight
68 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 1st Street Southwest
525 ft
·
19 sec
·
1st Street Southwest
8
Exit the rotary onto 1st Street Southwest
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
1st Street Southwest
9
Turn straight onto Main Avenue South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue South
10
Continue on United States Route 89
17 mi
·
18 min
·
United States Route 89
11
Continue on 1st Road Southeast
15 mi
·
15 min
·
1st Road Southeast
12
At the end of the road, turn left
7.9 mi
·
9 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 15 South: Great Falls
14
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.5 mi
·
8 min
·
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 15 Business
16
Turn left onto Central Avenue West
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue West
17
Continue on First Avenue North Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
First Avenue North Bridge
18
Continue on 1st Avenue North
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue North
19
Turn right onto 14th Street North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street North
20
Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
23 mi
·
25 min
·
10th Avenue South
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
223 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
22
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
23
Turn straight
64 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
24
Turn right
39 mi
·
43 min
25
Turn left
45 mi
·
50 min
26
Turn right
12 mi
·
14 min
27
Continue straight
2.5 mi
·
2 min
28
Continue straight
25 mi
·
28 min
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
30
Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi
·
3 min
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Road
151 ft
·
2 sec
·
Airport Road
32
Exit the rotary onto Airport Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Airport Road
33
Turn right onto Swords Lane
249 ft
·
12 sec
·
Swords Lane
34
Turn left onto Aronson Avenue
469 ft
·
9 sec
·
Aronson Avenue
35
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
36
Turn left onto US Highway 87 East
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 87 East
37
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
38
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
39
Take the exit slight right toward Johnson Lane
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Johnson Lane
40
Turn left onto Johnson Lane
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Johnson Lane
41
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175.8 miles from South Browning, MT, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.8 miles or 2h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lockwood, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving South Browning, 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 South Browning, MT
This is one driving day of about 351.6 miles and 5h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Browning, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 175.8 mi from South Browning, MT · 2h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
176 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 175.8 miles from South Browning, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lockwood, MT
The final approach into Lockwood, 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 Lockwood, MT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.72 one way
$111.43 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $58.57 | $117.14 |
| premium | $4.53 | $62.69 | $125.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $78.11 | $156.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.5 | 1 | $36.92 | $16.88 |
| Efficient EV | 87.9 | 1 | $30.77 | $14.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.6 | 1 | $49.22 | $22.50 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 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.
Destination
Lockwood, MT
Evening in Lockwood on Sunday
Local time
5:25 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°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
1 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
5h 52m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from South Browning, MT to Lockwood, MT covers 351.6 miles and takes about 5h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 9th Avenue Southeast, 1st Street Northeast, 8th Avenue Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 175.8 miles from South Browning, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 5h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Browning, MT to Lockwood, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Browning, MT to Lockwood, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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