How far is Casper, WY from Lander, WY?
The driving distance from Casper, WY to Lander, WY is about 148.5 miles (239 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Casper and Lander.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casper and Lander.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
107 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
94.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway
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Continue straight
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Continue on South Main Street
9.7 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2095 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Casper and Lander.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Casper and Partly Sunny near Lander.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Casper to Lander?
The road trip is about 148.5 miles (239 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 74.2 miles from Casper and 74.3 miles from Lander.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 12:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Casper and Partly Sunny near Lander.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Lander. Straight-line distance: 122.48 mi (197.11 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 Lander
City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 7,467 |
| Coordinates | 42.8330100, -108.7306700 |
| Altitude | 1632 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-108.730657, 42.833044)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $3.89 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $23.84 | $47.67 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $28.36 | $56.72 |
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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