How far is Buffalo, WY from Casper, WY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, WY to Casper, WY is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.25 mi
01h 49m
Flight
104.18 mi
167.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.18 mi
Kilometers
167.66 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.25 mi
Kilometers
182.26 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casper
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM MDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-22T22:01
Arrive Casper
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Kaycee
WY

Town of the United States

From Buffalo
57.5 mi
00h 54m
To Casper
55.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 32 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 32 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper

    2736 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    108.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    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

  6. 6

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
111 mi · 98%
North Main Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.12 mi · 1%
East Sunlight Drive
0.93 mi · 1%
US 20 East
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 42m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
104.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kaycee
00h 54m from Buffalo
Leave By
2:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Casper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Kaycee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Buffalo and 55.7 miles from Casper.

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

The direct path is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 2:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Casper.

Stop Ideas Near Kaycee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kaycee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kaycee.

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

98 mi away
123 West E St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Casper. Straight-line distance: 104.18 mi (167.66 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

City in and county seat of Johnson County, Wyoming, United States

Population4,659
Coordinates44.3483100, -106.6989400
Altitude1416
CountryUnited States
Casper

#2 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-106.699113, 44.348314)
End: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.13 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.14
8 gal · 30.26 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.57 $31.14
Mid-grade $4.23 $16.92 $33.85
Premium $4.55 $18.20 $36.39
Diesel $5.41 $21.65 $43.30

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 Buffalo and Casper. The current time is 22:01:18.

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.