How far is Lusk, WY from Sheridan, WY?

The driving distance from Lusk, WY to Sheridan, WY is about 250.6 miles (403.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
250.62 mi
03h 54m
Flight
188.05 mi
302.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.05 mi
Kilometers
302.63 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.62 mi
Kilometers
403.33 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM MDT
Return by in Lusk
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lusk
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM MDT

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

Leave by
9:12 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
Bar Nunn
WY

Town of the United States

From Lusk
125.2 mi
01h 57m
To Sheridan
125.5 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph WNW
Destination
46°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
28 to 40 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    111.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan

    31.5 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Brundage Lane

    2143 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Brundage Lane

    1798 ft · 36 sec · East Brundage Lane

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Coffeen Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    654 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Loucks Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Loucks Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Loucks Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 18/20
192 mi · 77%
I 90 West
31.5 mi · 13%
US Highway 20
23.3 mi · 9%
Coffeen Avenue
1.78 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.62 mi
Brundage Lane
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 18/20

Continue straight

112 mi · 01h 45m

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
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.6 mi
188 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bar Nunn
01h 57m from Lusk
Leave By
9:12 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Lusk and Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Sheridan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250.6 miles (403.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Bar Nunn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.2 miles from Lusk and 125.5 miles from Sheridan.

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

The direct path is about 188 miles (302.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 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 9:12 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.41 one way or $68.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Lusk and Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Sheridan.

Stop Ideas Near Bar Nunn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bar Nunn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bar Nunn.

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

7 mi away
123 West E St.
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

81 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lusk and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 188.05 mi (302.63 km).

Lusk

#1 Lusk

Town in Wyoming

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

#2 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

Population18,095
Coordinates44.7971900, -106.9561800
Altitude1141
CountryUnited States
Start: South Cedar Street (-104.452177, 42.76247)
End: West Loucks Street (-106.956181, 44.797278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.84 gal
33.48 L · about $34.41
Round trip
$68.83
17.68 gal · 66.96 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.1 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $34.41 $68.83
Mid-grade $4.23 $37.40 $74.80
Premium $4.55 $40.21 $80.43
Diesel $5.41 $47.84 $95.68

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 Lusk and Sheridan. The current time is 00:18:01.

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.