How far is Casper, WY from Afton, WY?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to Afton, WY is about 356.4 miles (573.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 30m 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
356.38 mi
07h 15m
Flight
234.34 mi
377.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.34 mi
Kilometers
377.14 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.38 mi
Kilometers
573.54 km
Drive Time
07h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Afton
Thu, Apr 16, 11:21 AM MDT
Return by in Casper
Thu, Apr 16, 6:37 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-04-16T04:06
Arrive Afton
Thu, Apr 16, 11:21 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:15 PM to 2:45 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
9:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Casper
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
Dubois
WY

Town of the United States

From Casper
178 mi
03h 37m
To Afton
178.4 mi
03h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
22 to 29 mph WSW
Destination
39°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Sunlight Drive

    1368 ft · 1 min · North Sunlight Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    770 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sunlight Drive

    2655 ft · 2 min · East Sunlight Drive

  4. 4

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East F Street

    967 ft · 16 sec · East F Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

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

    1846 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    107 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

    94.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Ramshorn Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US 26 / US 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287

  16. 16

    Continue on North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  19. 19

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Cache Drive

    120 m · 12 sec · South Cache Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue

    2015 ft · 46 sec · West Pearl Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Highway 89

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    19 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    22.8 mi · 32 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto US Highway 89

    2494 ft · 56 sec · US Highway 89

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    17 mi · 21 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    13.8 mi · 18 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

    135 m · 21 sec · East 4th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Yellowstone Highway
116 mi · 33%
East Main Street
77.9 mi · 22%
US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi · 15%
South Highway 89
34.7 mi · 10%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 8%
Main Street
17 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Yellowstone Highway

Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

94.3 mi · 01h 47m

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 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+122.1 mi
234.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dubois
03h 37m from Casper
Leave By
9:30 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Casper and Rain And Snow near Afton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 356.4 miles (573.5 km) and usually takes 07h 15m 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?

Dubois is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178 miles from Casper and 178.4 miles from Afton.

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

The direct path is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 122.1 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 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 $48.94 one way or $97.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Casper and Rain And Snow near Afton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Afton. Straight-line distance: 234.34 mi (377.14 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Afton

#2 Afton

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population2,071
Coordinates42.7249300, -110.9318700
Altitude1902
CountryUnited States
Start: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)
End: Afton (-110.93187, 42.72493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.57 gal
47.6 L · about $48.94
Round trip
$97.87
25.14 gal · 95.2 L
Estimated CO2
111.7 kg one way
Round trip: 223.4 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $48.94 $97.87
Mid-grade $4.23 $53.18 $106.37
Premium $4.55 $57.18 $114.36
Diesel $5.41 $68.03 $136.06

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Casper and Afton. The current time is 04:06:17.

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.