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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
387.49 mi
07h 23m
Flight
321.99 mi
518.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.99 mi
Kilometers
518.2 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
387.49 mi
Kilometers
623.6 km
Drive Time
07h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lusk
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 PM MDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-23T06:57
Arrive Lusk
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:23 PM to 2:53 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
9:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Shoshoni
WY

Town of the United States

From Jackson
193.4 mi
03h 41m
To Lusk
194.1 mi
03h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Thursday

Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph WSW
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 Jackson and Lusk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cache Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    34 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  5. 5

    Continue on East Highway 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 287

  6. 6

    Continue on West Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Ramshorn Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · South 1st Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Federal Boulevard

    39 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  12. 12

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

    1532 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US Highway 18/20

    18.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 18/20

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 20

    23.3 mi · 25 min · US Highway 20

  15. 15

    Continue on West 8th Street

    882 ft · 32 sec · West 8th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2604 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Boulevard
179 mi · 46%
South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 20%
East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 14%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 8%
US Highway 20
23.3 mi · 6%
US Highway 18/20
18.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.5 mi
322 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
03h 41m from Jackson
Leave By
9:14 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

Town in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming, United States

Population10,572
Coordinates43.4799300, -110.7624300
Altitude1901
CountryUnited States
Lusk

#2 Lusk

Town in Wyoming

Population1,474
Coordinates42.7624700, -104.4521700
Altitude1530
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)
End: Lusk (-104.45217, 42.76247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 624 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
13.67 gal
51.76 L · about $53.22
Round trip
$106.43
27.34 gal · 103.52 L
Estimated CO2
121.5 kg one way
Round trip: 243 kg / 536 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Lusk. The current time is 06:57:55.

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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.