How far is Jackson, WY from Lusk, WY?
The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Lusk, WY is about 387.5 miles (623.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 322 miles (518.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Lusk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Lusk.
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Start on North Cache Street
1.3 km · 3 min · North Cache Street
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Continue on North Highway 89
6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89
34 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89
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Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89
23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89
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Continue on East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 287
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Continue on West Ramshorn Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Ramshorn Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · South 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Federal Boulevard
39 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard
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Continue straight
76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left
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 Jackson and Lusk.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South 1st Street
Turn right onto South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Snow Showers leaving Jackson 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 Jackson to Lusk?
The road trip is about 387.5 miles (623.6 km) and usually takes 07h 23m 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?
Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.4 miles from Jackson and 194.1 miles from Lusk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 322 miles (518.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 $53.22 one way or $106.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Jackson and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Lusk.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Lusk. Straight-line distance: 321.99 mi (518.2 km).
#1 Jackson
Town in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 10,572 |
| Coordinates | 43.4799300, -110.7624300 |
| Altitude | 1901 |
| 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: 624 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 50m |
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 | $53.22 | $106.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $57.84 | $115.68 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $62.18 | $124.37 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $73.98 | $147.96 |
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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