How far is Lovell, WY from Casper, WY?

The driving distance from Lovell, WY to Casper, WY is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171 miles (275.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.55 mi
04h 11m
Flight
171 mi
275.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171 mi
Kilometers
275.2 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.55 mi
Kilometers
377.47 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM MDT
Return by in Lovell
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lovell
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lovell
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Buffalo
WY

City in and county seat of Johnson County, Wyoming, United States

From Lovell
124.5 mi
02h 05m
To Casper
110.1 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 33 mph NNW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 38 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2739 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Medicine Wheel Passage

    52.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Medicine Wheel Passage

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    31.7 mi · 40 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    47.8 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper

    114.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 26 East, US 87 South: North Beverly Street, Bryan Stock Trail

    1755 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bryan Stock Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
114 mi · 49%
Medicine Wheel Passage
100 mi · 43%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.12 mi
East Sunlight Drive
0.93 mi
East Main Street
0.52 mi
US 20 East
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper

114 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.6 mi
171 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 05m from Lovell
Leave By
8:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Lovell and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Casper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km) and usually takes 04h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Lovell and 110.1 miles from Casper.

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

The direct path is about 171 miles (275.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.23 one way or $64.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Lovell and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Casper.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lovell and Casper. Straight-line distance: 171 mi (275.2 km).

Lovell

#1 Lovell

Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

Population2,327
Coordinates44.8374500, -108.3895600
Altitude1168
CountryUnited States
Casper

#2 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-108.389561, 44.837502)
End: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.28 gal
31.33 L · about $32.23
Round trip
$64.47
16.56 gal · 62.66 L
Estimated CO2
73.6 kg one way
Round trip: 147.2 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $32.23 $64.47
Mid-grade $4.23 $35.03 $70.07
Premium $4.55 $37.67 $75.33
Diesel $5.41 $44.81 $89.62

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 Lovell and Casper. The current time is 01:19:50.

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.