How far is Casper, WY from Lusk, WY?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to Lusk, WY is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.84 mi
01h 56m
Flight
94.59 mi
152.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.59 mi
Kilometers
152.23 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.84 mi
Kilometers
168.72 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lusk
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM MDT
Return by in Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-04-23T02:51
Arrive Lusk
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Casper
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Douglas
WY

City in Converse County, Wyoming, United States

From Casper
52.3 mi
00h 58m
To Lusk
52.5 mi
00h 58m

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
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on North Beverly Street

    1150 ft · 30 sec · North Beverly Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Yellowstone Highway

    1535 ft · 26 sec · East Yellowstone Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 South: Douglas

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 East, US 20 East: Lusk

    1532 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Highway 18/20

    18.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 18/20

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 20

    23.3 mi · 25 min · US Highway 20

  12. 12

    Continue on West 8th Street

    882 ft · 32 sec · West 8th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2604 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
59.6 mi · 57%
US Highway 20
23.3 mi · 22%
US Highway 18/20
18.4 mi · 18%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.11 mi · 1%
East Sunlight Drive
0.5 mi
South Main Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

59.4 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Douglas
00h 58m from Casper
Leave By
2:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Casper and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Lusk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Casper and 52.5 miles from Lusk.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.40 one way or $28.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Casper and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Lusk.

Stop Ideas Near Douglas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Douglas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.8 mi away

Douglas City Hall Historic

Douglas , WY
Douglas, WY 82633
Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Douglas.

BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

1 mi away
628 East Richards St.
BUS

Casper, Wyoming

78 mi away
123 West E St.
BUS

Wheatland, Wyoming

86 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Lusk. Straight-line distance: 94.59 mi (152.23 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

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

#2 Lusk

Town in Wyoming

Population1,474
Coordinates42.7624700, -104.4521700
Altitude1530
CountryUnited States
Start: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)
End: Lusk (-104.45217, 42.76247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14 L · about $14.40
Round trip
$28.81
7.4 gal · 28 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.40 $28.81
Mid-grade $4.23 $15.65 $31.31
Premium $4.55 $16.83 $33.66
Diesel $5.41 $20.02 $40.05

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 Lusk. The current time is 02:51:30.

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.