Origin
Lusk, WY
Evening in Lusk on Sunday
Local time
6:10 PM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lusk, WY to Evanston, WY
Drive Time
7h 2m
Distance
431.6 mi
695 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$68
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 51m
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6 AM
7h 2m
8 AM
7h 25m
10 AM
7h 10m
12 PM
7h 8m
3 PM
7h 11m
5 PM
7h 24m
8 PM
6h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lusk, WY
Aleksander Dumała
Evanston, WY
Quang Vuong
Trip Overview
The drive from Lusk, WY to Evanston, WY covers 431.6 miles and takes about 7h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 8th Street, Highway 20, Highway 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.39 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
215.8 miles from Lusk, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 2m drive with frequent turns across 431.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 8th 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 2m, 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 Lusk, WY to Evanston, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 20 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Casper West Belt | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 308 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Spruce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 8th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lusk, WY and Evanston, WY.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto West 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 8th Street
3
Continue on US Highway 20
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US Highway 20
4
Continue on US Highway 18/20
18 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 18/20
5
Take the exit slight right
63 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
7
Keep slight left
351 ft
·
11 sec
8
Turn left
3.0 mi
·
3 min
9
Continue on Casper West Belt
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Casper West Belt
10
Turn right onto County Road 308
64 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
County Road 308
11
Continue straight
44 mi
·
50 min
12
Turn right onto West Spruce Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Spruce Street
13
Take the ramp right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
206 mi
·
3 hr 20 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street
16
Turn right onto Front Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
17
Turn right onto Bear River Drive
351 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bear River Drive
18
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 215.8 miles from Lusk, WY, or about 3h 31m 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 215.8 miles or 3h 31m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evanston, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lusk, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lusk, WY
This is one driving day of about 431.6 miles and 7h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Lusk, 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 215.8 mi from Lusk, WY · 3h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 215.8 miles from Lusk, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Evanston, WY
The final approach into Evanston, 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 Evanston, 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
$68.39 one way
$136.79 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
151 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $71.89 | $143.79 |
| premium | $4.53 | $76.96 | $153.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $95.89 | $191.77 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.5 | 1 | $45.32 | $20.72 |
| Efficient EV | 107.9 | 1 | $37.77 | $17.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 172.6 | 2 | $60.42 | $27.62 |
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Evanston, WY
Evening in Evanston on Sunday
Local time
6:10 PM
MDT
Current temp
29°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 2m 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 Lusk, WY to Evanston, WY covers 431.6 miles and takes about 7h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 8th Street, Highway 20, Highway 18. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 215.8 miles from Lusk, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.39 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 2m, 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 Lusk, WY to Evanston, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lusk, WY to Evanston, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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