How far is Arapahoe, WY from Casper, WY?

The driving distance from Arapahoe, WY to Casper, WY is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.45 mi
02h 30m
Flight
110.34 mi
177.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.34 mi
Kilometers
177.58 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.45 mi
Kilometers
211.55 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM MDT
Return by in Arapahoe
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arapahoe
2026-04-23T08:09
Arrive Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arapahoe
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shoshoni
WY

Town of the United States

From Arapahoe
65.7 mi
01h 15m
To Casper
65.8 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 38 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arapahoe and Casper.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arapahoe and Casper.

  1. 1

    Start on Left Hand Ditch Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Left Hand Ditch Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rendezvous Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Rendezvous Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rendezvous Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Rendezvous Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    40.7 mi · 46 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 26 East, US 87 South: North Beverly Street, Bryan Stock Trail

    1755 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bryan Stock Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arapahoe and Casper.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rendezvous Road
84.9 mi · 65%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.12 mi · 1%
East Sunlight Drive
0.93 mi · 1%
Left Hand Ditch Road
0.83 mi · 1%
US 20 East
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Rendezvous Road

Continue straight

76.9 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
01h 15m from Arapahoe
Leave By
1:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Arapahoe and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Casper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arapahoe to Casper?

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Arapahoe and 65.8 miles from Casper.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Arapahoe and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Casper.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arapahoe and Casper. Straight-line distance: 110.34 mi (177.58 km).

Arapahoe

#1 Arapahoe

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

Population1,656
Coordinates42.9621800, -108.4898300
Altitude1526
CountryUnited States
Casper

#2 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: Left Hand Ditch Road (-108.489755, 42.962193)
End: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.56 L · about $18.06
Round trip
$36.13
9.28 gal · 35.12 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.06 $36.13
Mid-grade $4.23 $19.63 $39.26
Premium $4.55 $21.11 $42.21
Diesel $5.41 $25.11 $50.22

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 Arapahoe and Casper. The current time is 08:09:25.

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.