How far is Casper, WY from Fort Washakie, WY?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to Fort Washakie, WY is about 155 miles (249.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
154.95 mi
03h 07m
Flight
130.31 mi
209.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.31 mi
Kilometers
209.72 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.95 mi
Kilometers
249.37 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Washakie
Sat, Apr 18, 6:24 AM MDT
Return by in Casper
Sat, Apr 18, 9:31 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-04-18T03:17
Arrive Fort Washakie
Sat, Apr 18, 6:24 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM MDT

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

Leave by
10:46 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
Shoshoni
WY

Town of the United States

From Casper
77.3 mi
01h 33m
To Fort Washakie
77.6 mi
01h 33m

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
51°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casper and Fort Washakie.

  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 17 Mile Road

    17.9 mi · 21 min · 17 Mile Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Sky Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Blue Sky Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ethete Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Ethete Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Fork Road

    137 m · 20 sec · North Fork Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Black Coal Drive

    1015 ft · 46 sec · Black Coal Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    8 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Yellowstone Highway
118 mi · 76%
17 Mile Road
17.9 mi · 12%
Ethete Road
5.63 mi · 4%
Rendezvous Road
2.88 mi · 2%
East F Street
2.32 mi · 1%
Blue Sky Highway
2.05 mi · 1%
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 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
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
130.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
01h 33m from Casper
Leave By
10:46 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Casper and Sunny near Fort Washakie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Casper to Fort Washakie?

The road trip is about 155 miles (249.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Casper and 77.6 miles from Fort Washakie.

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

The direct path is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 10:46 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.29 one way or $42.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Casper and Sunny near Fort Washakie.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Fort Washakie. Straight-line distance: 130.31 mi (209.72 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Fort Washakie

#2 Fort Washakie

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

Population1,759
Coordinates43.0063500, -108.8823500
Altitude1698
CountryUnited States
Start: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)
End: Fort Washakie (-108.88235, 43.00635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.7 L · about $21.29
Round trip
$42.59
10.94 gal · 41.4 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.29 $42.59
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.14 $46.29
Premium $4.55 $24.88 $49.77
Diesel $5.41 $29.60 $59.21

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 Fort Washakie. The current time is 03:17:25.

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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.