How far is Casper, WY from Arapahoe, WY?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to Arapahoe, WY is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
131.66 mi
02h 38m
Flight
110.34 mi
177.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.34 mi
Kilometers
177.58 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.66 mi
Kilometers
211.88 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arapahoe
Sat, Apr 18, 7:12 AM MDT
Return by in Casper
Sat, Apr 18, 9:50 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-04-18T04:34
Arrive Arapahoe
Sat, Apr 18, 7:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Casper
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
Shoshoni
WY

Town of the United States

From Casper
65.7 mi
01h 19m
To Arapahoe
65.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rendezvous Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Rendezvous Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Rendezvous Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Rendezvous Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Left Hand Ditch Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Left Hand Ditch Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Left Hand Ditch Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Yellowstone Highway
118 mi · 89%
Rendezvous Road
5.53 mi · 4%
East F Street
2.32 mi · 2%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.07 mi · 1%
Left Hand Ditch Road
0.83 mi · 1%
East Sunlight Drive
0.5 mi
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

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
01h 19m from Casper
Leave By
1:14 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Casper and Sunny near Arapahoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Casper and 65.9 miles from Arapahoe.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 1:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Arapahoe. Straight-line distance: 110.34 mi (177.58 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

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

#2 Arapahoe

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

Population1,656
Coordinates42.9621800, -108.4898300
Altitude1526
CountryUnited States
Start: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)
End: Arapahoe (-108.48983, 42.96218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.59 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
9.3 gal · 35.18 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.23 $19.67 $39.35
Premium $4.55 $21.15 $42.31
Diesel $5.41 $25.17 $50.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Casper and Arapahoe. The current time is 04:34:12.

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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.