Trip from Somers, MT to Lockwood, MT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 48m

Distance

447.2 mi

720 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$71

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

7h 40m ★

6 AM

7h 49m

8 AM

8h 7m

10 AM

7h 55m

12 PM

7h 53m

3 PM

7h 56m

5 PM

8h 6m

8 PM

7h 43m

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

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Somers, MT

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

Lockwood, MT

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Trip Overview

Somers, MT to Lockwood, MT is 447.2 miles and takes about 7h 48m via I 90, I 15, and MT 83, with a fuel budget near $71 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Montana, traversing the Mountain West region for its entirety. It's a straightforward, mostly highway trip connecting two points in Big Sky Country. You'll be spending nearly all your time on major interstates, making it a functional transit route rather than a scenic tour. Plan for a single day of driving, as the duration is well within typical limits.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

223.6 miles from Somers, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	166.6 mi	2h 44m
I 15	110.8 mi	1h 51m
MT 83	91.1 mi	1h 43m
State Highway 141	32.5 mi	35m
MT 200	23.8 mi	25m
US 12	12.9 mi	14m
MT 82	5.7 mi	7m
Somers Road	1.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 166.6 mi, about 2h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Somers Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Somers Road

Turn right onto MT 82

5.7 mi · 7 min · MT 82

Turn right onto MT 35

0.3 mi · 36 sec · MT 35

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto MT 83

91 mi · 1 hr 43 min · MT 83

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto MT 200

24 mi · 25 min · MT 200

Turn right onto MT 141

32 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141

Turn sharp right onto US 12

13 mi · 14 min · US 12

Turn left

0.5 mi · 42 sec

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 13 sec · this road

Take the ramp

0.9 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 90

45 mi · 42 min · I 90

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

To make the most of this 7h 48m drive, aim for an early morning departure from Somers. This allows you to cover the 166.6-mile stretch on I 90 with less traffic. With only two recommended stops, you can be strategic about when and where you refuel, keeping the $71 fuel cost in mind. Consider stopping around the halfway point to break up the drive. Since the entire trip is manageable in one day, you have flexibility; however, breaking it up with a longer lunch stop can make it more comfortable. The route is predominantly highway, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge as services can be spread out in Montana.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 223.6 miles from Somers, MT, or about 4h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.6 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 98 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 223.6 miles or 4h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 47m

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 Somers, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Somers, MT

This is one driving day of about 447.2 miles and 7h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Somers, MT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 166.6 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

224 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 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Butte, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 223.6 miles from Somers, 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 166.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Somers Bay Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Somers, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14068572660

Visit website

Pizza Ranch

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Billings, Montana

2.7 mi

MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Belgrade, Montana

2.9 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Yellowstone Coffee and Canvas

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Billings, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14068942073

Visit website

Mountain Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Somers, Montana

1.4 mi

Reel Coffee Co

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belgrade, Montana

1.8 mi

Somers Bay Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Somers, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14068572660

Visit website

Pizza Ranch

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Billings, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14068392366

Visit website

MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14063880016

Visit website

Tippy cow cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Billings, Montana

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14065343599

Visit website

Pizza Hut

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Billings, Montana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14062598424

Visit website

Copper Horse Restaurant - Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+14063168129

Visit website

Santiago’s Mexican restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Billings, Montana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14063715124

Avon Family Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Garrison, Montana

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14064926381

Yellowstone Coffee and Canvas

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Billings, Montana

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14068942073

Visit website

Mountain Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Somers, Montana

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+14063035157

Visit website

Reel Coffee Co

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Revamped Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 6 am–3:30 pm

+14069200386

Visit website

1Ō5 Brewing

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Billings, Montana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+14063846999

Visit website

Bourbon Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 5:30 am–1 pm

Treasure State Coffee Co.

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Lakeside, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14068440705

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Whitehall, MT

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14062873541

Visit website

After Rage

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 214.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | MT 82

Turn right onto MT 82

Navigation decision point

7 mi into trip | ~10m in | MT 35

Turn right onto MT 35

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

7.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | MT 83

Turn left onto MT 83

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

154.8 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in | US 12

Turn sharp right onto US 12

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

214.2 mi into trip | ~3h 54m 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$70.87 one way

$141.73 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 157 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$74.28	$148.56
premium	$4.53	$79.77	$159.55
diesel	$5.61	$98.74	$197.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$71

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 156.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Town Pump Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Billings, MT

Tesla

12 DCFC

Town Pump Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Butte, MT

Tesla

8 DCFC

Town Pump Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Belgrade, MT

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bozeman, MT

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

8 DCFC

Fairfield Inn & Suites - Tesla Supercharger

Laurel, MT

Tesla

8 DCFC

Best Western Plus Butte Plaza Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Butte, MT

Tesla

6 DCFC

Flying J Town Pump (Butte, MT)

Butte, MT

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Target T1237 (Bozeman, MT)

Bozeman, MT

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Tesla: 8 Electrify America: 3 EV Connect: 3 Blink Network: 2 ZEFNET: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	134.2	1	$46.96	$21.47
Efficient EV	111.8	1	$39.13	$17.89
EV Truck/SUV	178.9	2	$62.61	$28.62

Gas CO2

156 kg

EV CO2

52 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 20, 2026

Origin

Somers, MT

Morning in Somers on Tuesday

Local time

8:05 AM

MDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lockwood, MT

Morning in Lockwood on Tuesday

Local time

8:05 AM

MDT

Current temp

51°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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

7h 48m 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?

You'll be on highways for 99% of this 447.2-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on a major road is 166.6 miles, primarily on I 90. This means you can expect long periods of consistent cruising. The transition from highway to surface roads will be minimal, occurring only near your destination. The experience is largely rural, with the expected merges and exits associated with interstate travel.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 166.6 mi on I 90.

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 1.3 miles in near MT 82.

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 7h 48m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (MT 82): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (MT 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (MT 83): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 48m. Total distance: 447.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 48m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 166.6 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lockwood, MT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 1.3 miles (MT 82): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (MT 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (MT 83): Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lockwood, MT before the return drive.

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, 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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Trip from Somers, MT to Lockwood, MT

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Somers Bay Cafe

Yellowstone Coffee and Canvas

Somers Bay Cafe

Pizza Ranch

MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

Tippy cow cafe

Pizza Hut

Copper Horse Restaurant - Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

Santiago’s Mexican restaurant

Avon Family Cafe

Yellowstone Coffee and Canvas

Mountain Cafe

Reel Coffee Co

Revamped Coffee Co

1Ō5 Brewing

Bourbon Coffee Co.

Treasure State Coffee Co.

Wildflower Coffee Co.

Tesla Supercharger

EV Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Destination Charger

EVmatch Charging Station

Rest Area

Rest Area

Rest Area

Rest Area

TA

Rest Area

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Town Pump Flying J Travel Center

Clearwater Junction Rest Area

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Town Pump Flying J Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Three Forks Rest Area

Anaconda Rest Area

Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park

After Rage

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Somers, MT

Lockwood, MT

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 48m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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