How far is Buffalo, WY from Evanston, WY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, WY to Evanston, WY is about 436.7 miles (702.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.2 miles (488 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
436.67 mi
07h 07m
Flight
303.25 mi
488.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.25 mi
Kilometers
488.03 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
436.67 mi
Kilometers
702.76 km
Drive Time
07h 07m

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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 07h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM MDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Evanston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:07 PM to 2:37 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Rawlins
WY

City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

From Buffalo
218.2 mi
03h 33m
To Evanston
218.5 mi
03h 33m

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
49°F
Wednesday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 24 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    108.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    577 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 308

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    44.1 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Spruce Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    205.5 mi · 3 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

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

    1488 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Front Street

    3228 ft · 2 min · Front Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bear River Drive

    107 m · 10 sec · Bear River Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bear River Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
206 mi · 47%
I 25 South
109 mi · 25%
County Road 308
108 mi · 25%
Casper West Belt
7.28 mi · 2%
West Spruce Street
2.16 mi
North Main Street
1.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

206 mi · 03h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+133.5 mi
303.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rawlins
03h 33m from Buffalo
Leave By
9:46 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Buffalo and Snow Showers Likely near Evanston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 436.7 miles (702.8 km) and usually takes 07h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rawlins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.2 miles from Buffalo and 218.5 miles from Evanston.

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

The direct path is about 303.2 miles (488 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.5 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.99 one way or $119.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rawlins

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rawlins and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tully Park
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Tully Park

Rawlins , WY
El Rancho Dr & W Elm St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 4.3/5 70 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

City Of Rawlins Public Works Department

Rawlins , WY
915 3rd St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City government office
City Hall
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

City Hall

Rawlins , WY
521 W Cedar St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Corporate office
Key Club Park
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Key Club Park

Rawlins , WY
800 Colorado St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 3.6/5 30 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 303.25 mi (488.03 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

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

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

#2 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population11,570
Coordinates41.2682800, -110.9632400
Altitude2057
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-106.699113, 44.348314)
End: Bear River Drive (-110.96333, 41.268342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 703 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.41 gal
58.33 L · about $59.99
Round trip
$119.98
30.82 gal · 116.66 L
Estimated CO2
136.9 kg one way
Round trip: 273.9 kg / 604 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $59.99 $119.98
Mid-grade $4.23 $65.20 $130.40
Premium $4.55 $70.10 $140.20
Diesel $5.41 $83.40 $166.80

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 Evanston. The current time is 22:26:58.

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.