Origin
Red Lodge, MT
Late night in Red Lodge on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Lodge, MT to Lockwood, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Lodge, MT
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Lockwood, MT
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Trip Overview
Red Lodge to Lockwood is 65.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via US Highway 212, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Montana, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. Expect a fairly direct path with a significant portion on a major highway. It’s a good option if you're looking for a quick, no-fuss transit between these two locations. Plan for this to be a single-day trip with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 212 | 25 mi | 34m |
| US 212 | 22.7 mi | 27m |
| Clarks River Road | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| North Broadway Avenue | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| South Broadway Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Johnson Lane | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 212
— 25 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Lodge, MT and Lockwood, MT.
1
Start on US 212
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway Avenue
2
Enter roundabout onto North Broadway Avenue
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Broadway Avenue
3
Continue on North Broadway Avenue
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
North Broadway Avenue
4
Continue on US 212
25 mi
·
34 min
·
US Highway 212
5
Turn right onto Clarks River Road
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Clarks River Road
6
Turn right onto US 212; US 310
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 212; US 310
7
Take the exit onto US 212
21 mi
·
24 min
·
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
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Red Lodge, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 64.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Broadway Avenue
Enter roundabout onto North Broadway Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
33.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Clarks River Road
Turn right onto Clarks River Road
Navigation decision point
4
41.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 212; US 310
Turn right onto US 212; US 310
Navigation decision point
3
43.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 212
Take the exit onto US 212
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward Johnson Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Johnson Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.35 one way
$20.70 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Late night in Lockwood on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Laurel, MT
33 mi in
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
12 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 26m 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 trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll spend a good amount of time on US Highway 212, including the longest stretch of 25 miles without a significant change in road type. The route is characterized by its consistent highway feel, rather than a mix of varied terrain. While Clarks River Road offers a slight shift, the overall impression is one of efficient travel on well-maintained roads.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25 mi on US Highway 212.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 212 and US 212. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near North Broadway Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Red Lodge, MT to Lockwood, MT is easy. At 1h 26m with 73% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (North Broadway Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 33.5 miles (Clarks River Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.9 miles (US 212; US 310): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25 miles on US Highway 212. 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 0.6 miles (North Broadway Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 33.5 miles (Clarks River Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.9 miles (US 212; US 310): 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 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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