How far is Casper, WY from Boulder, CO?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to Boulder, CO is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
268.59 mi
04h 39m
Flight
204.29 mi
328.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.29 mi
Kilometers
328.77 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.59 mi
Kilometers
432.26 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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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 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boulder
Tue, Oct 13, 7:24 PM MDT
Return by in Casper
Wed, Oct 14, 12:03 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-10-13T14:44
Arrive Boulder
Tue, Oct 13, 7:24 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Casper
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chugwater
WY

Town of the United States

From Casper
134.3 mi
02h 19m
To Boulder
134.3 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on North Beverly Street

    1150 ft · 30 sec · North Beverly Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Yellowstone Highway

    1535 ft · 26 sec · East Yellowstone Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 South: Douglas

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    244.3 mi · 4 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 119 West

    1528 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Highway 119

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 119

  11. 11

    Continue on East Ken Pratt Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 8 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Diagonal Highway

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Diagonal Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Foothills Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Foothills Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Arapahoe Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Arapahoe Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    44 m · 11 sec · 19th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    27 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
245 mi · 91%
Diagonal Highway
9.27 mi · 3%
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
5.44 mi · 2%
Highway 119
3.03 mi · 1%
Foothills Parkway
1.85 mi · 1%
Arapahoe Avenue
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

244 mi · 04h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.3 mi
204.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chugwater
02h 19m from Casper
Leave By
7:40 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Casper and Chance Rain Showers near Boulder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km) and usually takes 04h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chugwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Casper and 134.3 miles from Boulder.

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

The direct path is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.56 one way or $85.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Casper and Chance Rain Showers near Boulder.

Stop Ideas Near Chugwater

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chugwater, 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 Chugwater.

BUS

Wheatland, Wyoming

34 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway
BUS

Cheyenne, Wyoming

71 mi away
222 Deming Drive
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

119 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 204.29 mi (328.77 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

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

#2 Boulder

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population107,645
Coordinates40.0149900, -105.2705500
Altitude1624
CountryUnited States
Start: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)
End: Boulder (-105.27055, 40.01499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.48 gal
35.88 L · about $42.56
Round trip
$85.11
18.96 gal · 71.76 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.5 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $42.56 $85.11
Mid-grade $4.76 $45.12 $90.23
Premium $5.07 $48.10 $96.20
Diesel $6.18 $58.59 $117.17

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Casper and Boulder. The current time is 14:44:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.