Trip from Evanston, WY to Lusk, WY

Drive Time

7h 36m

Distance

432.1 mi

695 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$68

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

7h 27m ★

6 AM

7h 36m

8 AM

7h 56m

10 AM

7h 43m

12 PM

7h 41m

3 PM

7h 44m

5 PM

7h 55m

8 PM

7h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Evanston, WY to Lusk, WY covers 432.1 miles and takes about 7h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Front Street, I 80 East, Dwight D for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

216.1 miles from Evanston, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 36m drive with frequent turns across 432.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Front Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 36m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Evanston, WY to Lusk, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Front Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 80 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Dwight D	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 80	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Spruce Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
3rd Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Casper West Belt	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 18 East	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Front Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Bear River Drive

351 ft · 18 sec · Bear River Drive

Turn left onto Front Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Front Street

Take the exit left toward I 80 East, US 189 North

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 80 East, US 189 North

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins

0.4 mi · 52 sec · I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins

Turn left onto West Spruce Street

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street

Turn left onto 3rd Street

44 mi · 50 min · 3rd Street

Continue straight

64 mi · 1 hr 12 min

Turn left onto Casper West Belt

7.3 mi · 8 min · Casper West Belt

Continue straight

2.7 mi · 3 min

Take the exit right

63 mi · 1 hr 6 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 18 East, US 20 East: Lusk

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 18 East, US 20 East: Lusk

Turn left onto US Highway 18/20

18 mi · 20 min · US Highway 18/20

Continue on US Highway 20

23 mi · 25 min · US Highway 20

Continue on West 8th Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West 8th Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 216.1 miles from Evanston, WY, or about 3h 48m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 95 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 216.1 miles or 3h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lusk, WY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Evanston, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Evanston, WY

This is one driving day of about 432.1 miles and 7h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Evanston, WY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 216.1 mi from Evanston, WY · 3h 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Riverton, WY

216 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Green River, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Riverton, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 216.1 miles from Evanston, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lusk, WY

The final approach into Lusk, WY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lusk, WY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$68.47 one way

$136.95 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 151 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.23	$71.98	$143.95
premium	$4.53	$77.05	$154.09
diesel	$5.64	$96.00	$192.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$68

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$93–$118

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 151.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	129.6	1	$45.37	$20.74
Efficient EV	108	1	$37.81	$17.28
EV Truck/SUV	172.8	2	$60.49	$27.65

Gas CO2

151 kg

EV CO2

51 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Evanston, WY

Evening in Evanston on Sunday

Local time

7:24 PM

MDT

Current temp

29°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lusk, WY

Evening in Lusk on Sunday

Local time

7:24 PM

MDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

35°F

Riverton, WY

216 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

32 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 36m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Evanston, WY to Lusk, WY covers 432.1 miles and takes about 7h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Front Street, I 80 East, Dwight D. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 216.1 miles from Evanston, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 36m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Evanston, WY to Lusk, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Evanston, WY to Lusk, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.