How far is Casper, WY from Fairview, MT?
The driving distance from Casper, WY to Fairview, MT is about 487.5 miles (784.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 361.9 miles (582.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Casper and Fairview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casper and Fairview.
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Start on North Sunlight Drive
1368 ft · 1 min · North Sunlight Drive
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Turn right
770 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Sunlight Drive
2655 ft · 2 min · East Sunlight Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bryan Stock Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail
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Turn right onto East F Street
967 ft · 16 sec · East F Street
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Take the ramp straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
111.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan
116.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 47: City Center
1515 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 47
28.6 mi · 47 min · Highway 47
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Take the ramp right
1208 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
162.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney
1422 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
49 mi · 56 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · South Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Central Avenue
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
9.9 mi · 11 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Continue on Ellery Avenue
2930 ft · 43 sec · Ellery Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
22 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Casper and Fairview.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Highway 47
Merge slight left
163 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Casper and Sunny near Fairview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Casper to Fairview?
The road trip is about 487.5 miles (784.6 km) and usually takes 08h 31m 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?
Hardin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 243.3 miles from Casper and 244.2 miles from Fairview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 361.9 miles (582.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.6 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 MST. 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 $73.25 one way or $146.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Casper and Sunny near Fairview.
Stop Ideas Near Hardin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hardin.
Billings, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 361.87 mi (582.38 km).
#1 Casper
The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.
| Population | 58,498 |
| Coordinates | 42.8666300, -106.3130800 |
| Altitude | 1560 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairview
Town in Richland County, Montana, United States
| Population | 882 |
| Coordinates | 47.8564100, -104.0449300 |
| Altitude | 583 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairview (-104.04493, 47.85641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 785 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.26 | $73.25 | $146.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $78.57 | $157.14 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $83.28 | $166.56 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $108.88 | $217.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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