How far is Sheridan, WY from Lusk, WY?
The driving distance from Sheridan, WY to Lusk, WY is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheridan and Lusk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan and Lusk.
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Start on West Loucks Street
24 m · 6 sec · West Loucks Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
654 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Burkitt Street
51 m · 3 sec · East Burkitt Street
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Continue on Coffeen Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Avenue
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Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
1370 ft · 27 sec · East Brundage Lane
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Take the ramp right
31.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper
174.4 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 East, US 20 East: Lusk
1532 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 18/20
18.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 18/20
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Continue on US Highway 20
23.3 mi · 25 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on West 8th Street
882 ft · 32 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2604 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheridan and Lusk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper
174 mi · 02h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheridan to Lusk?
The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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 125.1 miles from Sheridan and 125.3 miles from Lusk.
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 62.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 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?
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Stop Ideas Near Bar Nunn
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Lusk. Straight-line distance: 188.05 mi (302.63 km).
#1 Sheridan
City in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 18,095 |
| Coordinates | 44.7971900, -106.9561800 |
| Altitude | 1141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lusk
Town in Wyoming
| Population | 1,474 |
| Coordinates | 42.7624700, -104.4521700 |
| Altitude | 1530 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lusk (-104.45217, 42.76247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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