How far is Evanston, WY from Lovell, WY?

The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Lovell, WY is about 397.4 miles (639.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.7 miles (448.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
397.39 mi
07h 25m
Flight
278.71 mi
448.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.71 mi
Kilometers
448.54 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
397.39 mi
Kilometers
639.54 km
Drive Time
07h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lovell
Sun, May 31, 1:56 AM MDT
Return by in Evanston
Sun, May 31, 9:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-05-30T18:31
Arrive Lovell
Sun, May 31, 1:56 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:26 PM to 2:56 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lander
WY

City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States

From Evanston
198.5 mi
03h 42m
To Lovell
198.8 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bear River Drive

    107 m · 18 sec · Bear River Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Front Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 80 East, US 189 North

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North

    1730 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Elk Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Elk Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US 191

    38.1 mi · 43 min · US 191

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 28

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Highway 28

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    31.9 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 6th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Park Street

    32.4 mi · 39 min · Park Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Railway Avenue

    2336 ft · 1 min · North Railway Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Russell Avenue

    606 ft · 22 sec · Russell Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 10th Street

    42.4 mi · 48 min · North 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    154 m · 20 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
99.3 mi · 25%
Highway 28
74.9 mi · 19%
North 10th Street
42.4 mi · 11%
US 191
38.1 mi · 10%
Park Street
32.4 mi · 8%
Idaho Street
31.9 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

99.3 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+118.7 mi
278.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lander
03h 42m from Evanston
Leave By
9:08 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lovell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 397.4 miles (639.5 km) and usually takes 07h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.5 miles from Evanston and 198.8 miles from Lovell.

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

The direct path is about 278.7 miles (448.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 118.7 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.58 one way or $109.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lovell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Lovell. Straight-line distance: 278.71 mi (448.54 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population11,570
Coordinates41.2682800, -110.9632400
Altitude2057
CountryUnited States
Lovell

#2 Lovell

Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

Population2,327
Coordinates44.8374500, -108.3895600
Altitude1168
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-110.96324, 41.26828)
End: Lovell (-108.38956, 44.83745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 640 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.02 gal
53.08 L · about $54.58
Round trip
$109.16
28.04 gal · 106.16 L
Estimated CO2
124.6 kg one way
Round trip: 249.2 kg / 549 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $54.58 $109.16
Mid-grade $4.23 $59.32 $118.64
Premium $4.55 $63.78 $127.55
Diesel $5.41 $75.88 $151.75

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Lovell. The current time is 18:31:25.

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.