How far is Lusk, WY from Green River, WY?

The driving distance from Lusk, WY to Green River, WY is about 346.2 miles (557.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.6 miles (435.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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
346.17 mi
05h 40m
Flight
270.59 mi
435.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.59 mi
Kilometers
435.48 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
346.17 mi
Kilometers
557.1 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green River
Wed, May 13, 12:58 AM MDT
Return by in Lusk
Wed, May 13, 6:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lusk
2026-05-12T19:17
Arrive Green River
Wed, May 13, 12:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
5:38 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lusk
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
Bairoil
WY

Town of the United States

From Lusk
172.9 mi
02h 50m
To Green River
173.2 mi
02h 50m

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
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lusk and Green River.

  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

    119.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West: Green River

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 1st East

    11 m · 2 sec · North 1st East

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st East

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
119 mi · 34%
County Road 308
108 mi · 31%
US Highway 18/20
80.9 mi · 23%
US Highway 20
23.3 mi · 7%
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

119 mi · 01h 56m

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
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.6 mi
270.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
02h 50m from Lusk
Leave By
5:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lusk and Sunny near Green River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lusk to Green River?

The road trip is about 346.2 miles (557.1 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Bairoil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.9 miles from Lusk and 173.2 miles from Green River.

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

The direct path is about 270.6 miles (435.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.6 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 5:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.57 one way or $95.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lusk and Sunny near Green River.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lusk and Green River. Straight-line distance: 270.59 mi (435.48 km).

Lusk

#1 Lusk

Town in Wyoming

Population1,474
Coordinates42.7624700, -104.4521700
Altitude1530
CountryUnited States
Green River

#2 Green River

River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River

Population11,788
Coordinates41.5285800, -109.4662500
Altitude1864
CountryUnited States
Start: South Cedar Street (-104.452177, 42.76247)
End: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 557 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.22 gal
46.24 L · about $47.57
Round trip
$95.14
24.44 gal · 92.48 L
Estimated CO2
108.6 kg one way
Round trip: 217.2 kg / 479 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $47.57 $95.14
Mid-grade $4.23 $51.70 $103.41
Premium $4.55 $55.59 $111.18
Diesel $5.41 $66.13 $132.27

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 Green River. The current time is 19:17:29.

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.