How far is Evanston, WY from Lusk, WY?
The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Lusk, WY is about 432.1 miles (695.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 349.7 miles (562.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Lusk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Lusk.
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Start on Bear River Drive
107 m · 18 sec · Bear River Drive
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Turn left onto Front Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Front Street
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Take the exit left toward I 80 East, US 189 North
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
205.8 mi · 3 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins
1997 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West Spruce Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street
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Continue straight
63.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Turn left onto Casper West Belt
7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
62.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 East, US 20 East: Lusk
1532 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 18/20
18.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 18/20
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Continue on US Highway 20
23.3 mi · 25 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on West 8th Street
882 ft · 32 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2604 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Lusk.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
206 mi · 03h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Evanston and Sunny near Lusk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Lusk?
The road trip is about 432.1 miles (695.4 km) and usually takes 07h 36m 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?
Rawlins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.7 miles from Evanston and 216.4 miles from Lusk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 349.7 miles (562.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.4 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 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 $59.37 one way or $118.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evanston and Sunny near Lusk.
Stop Ideas Near Rawlins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tully Park
City Of Rawlins Public Works Department
City Hall
Key Club Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rawlins.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Lusk. Straight-line distance: 349.71 mi (562.81 km).
#1 Evanston
City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 11,570 |
| Coordinates | 41.2682800, -110.9632400 |
| Altitude | 2057 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lusk
Town in Wyoming
| Population | 1,474 |
| Coordinates | 42.7624700, -104.4521700 |
| Altitude | 1530 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lusk (-104.45217, 42.76247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 695 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $59.37 | $118.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $64.52 | $129.05 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $69.37 | $138.74 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $82.53 | $165.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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