How far is Bear River, WY from Evanston, WY?

The driving distance from Bear River, WY to Evanston, WY is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.33 mi
00h 16m
Flight
8.64 mi
13.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.64 mi
Kilometers
13.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.33 mi
Kilometers
16.62 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Sat, May 30, 9:06 PM MDT
Return by in Bear River
Sat, May 30, 9:22 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bear River
2026-05-30T20:50
Arrive Evanston
Sat, May 30, 9:06 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bear River
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Mountain View
WY

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

From Bear River
5.2 mi
00h 08m
To Evanston
5.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 9:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
55°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bear River and Evanston.

  1. 1

    Start on Mustang Drive

    1472 ft · 1 min · Mustang Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Appaloosa Drive

    2961 ft · 2 min · Appaloosa Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bear River Drive

    1956 ft · 56 sec · Bear River Drive

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bear River Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appaloosa Drive
0.56 mi · 5%
Bear River Drive
0.37 mi · 4%
Mustang Drive
0.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

9.12 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View
00h 08m from Bear River
Leave By
7:58 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bear River and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evanston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bear River to Evanston?

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Bear River and 5.2 miles from Evanston.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bear River and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evanston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bear River and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 8.64 mi (13.91 km).

Bear River

#1 Bear River

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population501
Coordinates41.3841100, -111.0263000
Altitude1991
CountryUnited States
Evanston

#2 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population11,570
Coordinates41.2682800, -110.9632400
Altitude2057
CountryUnited States
Start: Bear River (-111.0263, 41.38411)
End: Evanston (-110.96324, 41.26828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.38 L · about $1.40
Round trip
$2.80
0.72 gal · 2.76 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.40 $2.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.52 $3.05
Premium $4.55 $1.64 $3.28
Diesel $5.41 $1.95 $3.90

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bear River and Evanston. The current time is 20:50:05.

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.