How far is Lusk, WY from Jackson, WY?

The driving distance from Lusk, WY to Jackson, WY is about 387.5 miles (623.7 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
387.56 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
387.56 mi
Kilometers
623.72 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 Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM MDT
Return by in Lusk
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lusk
2026-04-22T17:11
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM 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 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
Shoshoni
WY

Town of the United States

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

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 30 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

    94.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Ramshorn Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US 26 / US 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287

  15. 15

    Continue on North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  18. 18

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cache Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Yellowstone Highway
116 mi · 30%
US Highway 18/20
80.9 mi · 21%
East Main Street
77.9 mi · 20%
US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi · 14%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 8%
US Highway 20
23.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Yellowstone Highway

Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

94.3 mi · 01h 47m

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 Lusk
Leave By
9:14 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lusk and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 387.5 miles (623.7 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 Lusk and 194.1 miles from Jackson.

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 $53.26 one way or $106.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lusk and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Jackson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lusk and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 321.99 mi (518.2 km).

Lusk

#1 Lusk

Town in Wyoming

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

#2 Jackson

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

Population10,572
Coordinates43.4799300, -110.7624300
Altitude1901
CountryUnited States
Start: Lusk (-104.45217, 42.76247)
End: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)

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 45m
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
13.68 gal
51.77 L · about $53.26
Round trip
$106.51
27.36 gal · 103.54 L
Estimated CO2
121.6 kg one way
Round trip: 243.1 kg / 536 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $53.26 $106.51
Mid-grade $4.23 $57.88 $115.76
Premium $4.55 $62.23 $124.46
Diesel $5.41 $74.04 $148.07

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lusk and Jackson. The current time is 17:11:20.

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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.