How far is Lusk, WY from Evanston, WY?

The driving distance from Lusk, WY to Evanston, WY is about 431.7 miles (694.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.7 miles (562.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
431.64 mi
07h 02m
Flight
349.71 mi
562.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.71 mi
Kilometers
562.81 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
431.64 mi
Kilometers
694.66 km
Drive Time
07h 02m

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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 07h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Wed, May 13, 2:55 AM MDT
Return by in Lusk
Wed, May 13, 9:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lusk
2026-05-12T19:52
Arrive Evanston
Wed, May 13, 2:55 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:02 PM to 2:32 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
9:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lusk
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Rawlins
WY

City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

From Lusk
215.6 mi
03h 31m
To Evanston
216.1 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lusk and Evanston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2604 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    882 ft · 25 sec · West 8th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 20

    23.3 mi · 25 min · US Highway 20

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 18/20

    18.1 mi · 19 min · US Highway 18/20

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

    1846 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    107 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 308

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    44.1 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Spruce Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    205.5 mi · 3 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street

    1488 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Front Street

    3228 ft · 2 min · Front Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bear River Drive

    107 m · 10 sec · Bear River Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bear River Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lusk and Evanston.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
206 mi · 48%
County Road 308
108 mi · 25%
US Highway 18/20
80.9 mi · 19%
US Highway 20
23.3 mi · 5%
Casper West Belt
7.28 mi · 2%
West Spruce Street
2.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82 mi
349.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rawlins
03h 31m from Lusk
Leave By
9:56 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lusk and Sunny near Evanston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lusk to Evanston?

The road trip is about 431.7 miles (694.7 km) and usually takes 07h 02m 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 215.6 miles from Lusk and 216.1 miles from Evanston.

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 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 $59.29 one way or $118.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lusk and Sunny near Evanston.

Stop Ideas Near Rawlins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rawlins and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tully Park
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

Tully Park

Rawlins , WY
El Rancho Dr & W Elm St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 4.3/5 70 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

City Of Rawlins Public Works Department

Rawlins , WY
915 3rd St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City government office
City Hall
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

City Hall

Rawlins , WY
521 W Cedar St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Corporate office
Key Club Park
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

Key Club Park

Rawlins , WY
800 Colorado St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 3.6/5 30 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rawlins.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lusk and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 349.71 mi (562.81 km).

Lusk

#1 Lusk

Town in Wyoming

Population1,474
Coordinates42.7624700, -104.4521700
Altitude1530
CountryUnited States
Evanston

#2 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population11,570
Coordinates41.2682800, -110.9632400
Altitude2057
CountryUnited States
Start: South Cedar Street (-104.452177, 42.76247)
End: Bear River Drive (-110.96333, 41.268342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 695 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.23 gal
57.66 L · about $59.29
Round trip
$118.58
30.46 gal · 115.32 L
Estimated CO2
135.3 kg one way
Round trip: 270.7 kg / 597 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $59.29 $118.58
Mid-grade $4.23 $64.44 $128.88
Premium $4.55 $69.28 $138.56
Diesel $5.41 $82.42 $164.85

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lusk and Evanston. The current time is 19:52:35.

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.