Road Trips from Lockwood, MT
Looking for a quick escape from Lockwood? You've got a solid mix of options, whether you're after a short drive or something more substantial. For a brief outing, there are a few destinations under two hours away, including one with nearby parks, perfect for a day trip. If you're thinking bigger, there are longer hauls, some with significant climbs and high-altitude stretches, pushing towards 8 hours. One route even suggests an overnight stay, making it ideal for a longer weekend.
Total Routes
7
Shortest
4.3h
Weekend trip
7 total in this range
Shelby, MT
5h 38m309.1 mi one way
Orchard Homes, MT
5h 51m352.9 mi one way
For a more challenging drive, Orchard Homes is 352.9 miles and takes nearly 6 hours. This route features high-altitude sections with notable climbs, offering a different terrain experience than most other picks. It also has a drive score of 8 and includes parks.
Bigfork, MT
7h 38m436.9 mi one way
Bigfork is your longest option at 436.9 miles, requiring 7.6 hours. This route involves high-altitude sections with notable climbs, providing a distinct terrain profile. It has a drive score of 8 and includes parks, making it a substantial trip with varied scenery.
South Browning, MT
6h 35m347.7 mi one way
Covering 347.7 miles and taking 6.6 hours, South Browning offers hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. It has a drive score of 8 and includes parks, presenting a longer, more varied drive than the closer, flatter options.
Clancy, MT
4h 18m249.1 mi one way
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Shelby, MT
5h 38m309.1 mi one way
Orchard Homes, MT
5h 51m352.9 mi one way
Bigfork, MT
7h 38m436.9 mi one way
South Browning, MT
6h 35m347.7 mi one way
Shelby, MT
5h 38m309.1 mi one way
Bigfork, MT
7h 38m436.9 mi one way
Polson, MT
7h 8m418.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The flatter terrain of closer destinations like Big Timber could be good for spring drives. Longer routes with high-altitude sections might still be affected by snow.
Summer
Summer is ideal for all routes, especially those with high-altitude sections and climbs like Bigfork or Orchard Homes, offering the best park access.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain of routes to Great Falls or Fort Belknap Agency could offer scenic fall drives. Cooler temperatures make longer drives more comfortable.
Winter
Winter travel is best suited for the mostly highway routes with flat terrain, as mountain passes on longer drives might be challenging.
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