How far is Casper, WY from Lovell, WY?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to Lovell, WY is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171 miles (275.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
249.37 mi
04h 38m
Flight
171 mi
275.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171 mi
Kilometers
275.2 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.37 mi
Kilometers
401.33 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lovell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM MDT
Return by in Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-04-23T05:39
Arrive Lovell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:44 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Casper
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buffalo
WY

City in and county seat of Johnson County, Wyoming, United States

From Casper
124.6 mi
02h 19m
To Lovell
124.8 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 38 mph W
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 33 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Casper and Lovell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casper and Lovell.

  1. 1

    Start on North Sunlight Drive

    1368 ft · 1 min · North Sunlight Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    770 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sunlight Drive

    2655 ft · 2 min · East Sunlight Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bryan Stock Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East F Street

    967 ft · 16 sec · East F Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    111.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan

    48.4 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Ranchester-Dayton, Greybull-Lovell, Yellowstone-Teton National Parks

    2282 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    31.8 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Medicine Wheel Passage

    52.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Medicine Wheel Passage

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    3219 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    154 m · 20 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Casper and Lovell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East F Street
114 mi · 46%
Medicine Wheel Passage
52.1 mi · 21%
I 90 West
48.4 mi · 19%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.07 mi
East Main Street
0.71 mi
East Sunlight Drive
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

East F Street

Continue straight

112 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.4 mi
171 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 19m from Casper
Leave By
7:44 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Casper and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Lovell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Casper to Lovell?

The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km) and usually takes 04h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Casper and 124.8 miles from Lovell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 171 miles (275.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.26 one way or $68.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Casper and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Lovell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Lovell. Straight-line distance: 171 mi (275.2 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Lovell

#2 Lovell

Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

Population2,327
Coordinates44.8374500, -108.3895600
Altitude1168
CountryUnited States
Start: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)
End: Lovell (-108.38956, 44.83745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.31 L · about $34.26
Round trip
$68.52
17.6 gal · 66.62 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $34.26 $68.52
Mid-grade $4.23 $37.23 $74.47
Premium $4.55 $40.03 $80.06
Diesel $5.41 $47.63 $95.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Casper and Lovell. The current time is 05:39:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.