How far is Arapahoe, WY from Evanston, WY?

The driving distance from Arapahoe, WY to Evanston, WY is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.5 miles (277.6 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.09 mi
04h 15m
Flight
172.52 mi
277.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.52 mi
Kilometers
277.64 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.09 mi
Kilometers
373.51 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Tue, May 12, 11:15 PM MDT
Return by in Arapahoe
Wed, May 13, 3:30 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arapahoe
2026-05-12T18:59
Arrive Evanston
Tue, May 12, 11:15 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:30 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arapahoe
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
North Rock Springs
WY

Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming

From Arapahoe
115.9 mi
02h 07m
To Evanston
116.2 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph ENE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Left Hand Ditch Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Left Hand Ditch Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Rendezvous Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Rendezvous Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    9.8 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    8.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 28

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Highway 28

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Farson Mercantile

    38.1 mi · 43 min · Farson Mercantile

  8. 8

    Continue on Elk Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elk Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street

    1488 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Front Street

    3228 ft · 2 min · Front Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bear River Drive

    107 m · 10 sec · Bear River Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bear River Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
99.2 mi · 43%
Highway 28
66.5 mi · 29%
Farson Mercantile
38.1 mi · 16%
South Main Street
9.76 mi · 4%
East Main Street
8.41 mi · 4%
Rendezvous Road
5.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

99.2 mi · 01h 38m

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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.6 mi
172.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Rock Springs
02h 07m from Arapahoe
Leave By
8:30 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arapahoe and Sunny near Evanston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.5 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?

North Rock Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Arapahoe and 116.2 miles from Evanston.

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

The direct path is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 8:30 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.88 one way or $63.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arapahoe and Sunny near Evanston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arapahoe and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 172.52 mi (277.64 km).

Arapahoe

#1 Arapahoe

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

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

#2 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population11,570
Coordinates41.2682800, -110.9632400
Altitude2057
CountryUnited States
Start: Left Hand Ditch Road (-108.489755, 42.962193)
End: Bear River Drive (-110.96333, 41.268342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31 L · about $31.88
Round trip
$63.77
16.38 gal · 62 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $31.88 $63.77
Mid-grade $4.23 $34.65 $69.30
Premium $4.55 $37.26 $74.51
Diesel $5.41 $44.32 $88.65

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Arapahoe and Evanston. The current time is 18:59:59.

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.