How far is Lovell, WY from Evanston, WY?
The driving distance from Lovell, WY to Evanston, WY is about 395.1 miles (635.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.7 miles (448.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lovell and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lovell and Evanston.
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Start on East Main Street
27.5 mi · 30 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
42.5 mi · 48 min
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Turn right onto Russell Avenue
606 ft · 17 sec · Russell Avenue
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Continue on North Railway Avenue
2336 ft · 1 min · North Railway Avenue
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Turn right onto West Big Horn Avenue
32.4 mi · 39 min · West Big Horn Avenue
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Continue on North 6th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Shoshoni Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Shoshoni Street
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Continue straight
31 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
18.2 mi · 21 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Continue on South Main Street
9.8 mi · 12 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
8.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Highway 28
66.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Highway 28
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Turn left onto Farson Mercantile
38.1 mi · 43 min · Farson Mercantile
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Continue on Elk Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elk Street
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Take the exit left
1736 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
99.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street
1488 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Front Street
3228 ft · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Bear River Drive
107 m · 10 sec · Bear River Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bear River Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lovell and Evanston.
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
99.2 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lovell and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lovell to Evanston?
The road trip is about 395.1 miles (635.8 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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 198.2 miles from Lovell and 196.9 miles from Evanston.
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 116.4 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 $54.27 one way or $108.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lovell and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evanston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lovell and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 278.71 mi (448.54 km).
#1 Lovell
Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 2,327 |
| Coordinates | 44.8374500, -108.3895600 |
| Altitude | 1168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evanston
City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 11,570 |
| Coordinates | 41.2682800, -110.9632400 |
| Altitude | 2057 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bear River Drive (-110.96333, 41.268342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 636 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 55m |
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 | $54.27 | $108.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $58.98 | $117.96 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $63.41 | $126.83 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $75.44 | $150.89 |
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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