How far is Casper, WY from Kemmerer, WY?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to Kemmerer, WY is about 316.3 miles (509 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
316.29 mi
05h 44m
Flight
228.17 mi
367.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.17 mi
Kilometers
367.2 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.29 mi
Kilometers
509.02 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kemmerer
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM MDT
Return by in Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-04-22T21:36
Arrive Kemmerer
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 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
5:32 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
Wamsutter
WY

Town of the United States

From Casper
157.9 mi
02h 52m
To Kemmerer
158.4 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 32 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 308

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    44.1 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Spruce Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello

    44.2 mi · 48 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville

    1683 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 30/189

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway 30/189

  20. 20

    Continue on Central Avenue

    901 ft · 15 sec · Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Coral Street

    1198 ft · 34 sec · Coral Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Pine Street

    112 m · 16 sec · Pine Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Opal Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Opal Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
145 mi · 46%
County Road 308
108 mi · 34%
US 30 West
44.2 mi · 14%
Casper West Belt
7.28 mi · 2%
East F Street
2.32 mi · 1%
West Spruce Street
2.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

145 mi · 02h 21m

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
05h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.1 mi
228.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wamsutter
02h 52m from Casper
Leave By
5:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Casper and Slight Chance T-storms near Kemmerer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.3 miles (509 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?

Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.9 miles from Casper and 158.4 miles from Kemmerer.

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

The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.45 one way or $86.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Casper and Slight Chance T-storms near Kemmerer.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Kemmerer. Straight-line distance: 228.17 mi (367.2 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

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

#2 Kemmerer

City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County

Population2,763
Coordinates41.7924500, -110.5376700
Altitude2118
CountryUnited States
Start: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)
End: Kemmerer (-110.53767, 41.79245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.16 gal
42.25 L · about $43.45
Round trip
$86.89
22.32 gal · 84.5 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $43.45 $86.89
Mid-grade $4.23 $47.22 $94.44
Premium $4.55 $50.77 $101.53
Diesel $5.41 $60.40 $120.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Casper and Kemmerer. The current time is 21:36:29.

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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.