How far is Casper, WY from Midwest, WY?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to Midwest, WY is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.08 mi
00h 51m
Flight
37.67 mi
60.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.67 mi
Kilometers
60.63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.08 mi
Kilometers
70.94 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midwest
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 AM MDT
Return by in Casper
Sat, Apr 18, 7:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-04-18T06:14
Arrive Midwest
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Casper
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Bar Nunn
WY

Town of the United States

From Casper
22.1 mi
00h 25m
To Midwest
22.1 mi
00h 25m

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
45°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    21 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Horseshoe Road

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lewis Street

    2805 ft · 2 min · Lewis Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fitzhugh Avenue

    20 m · 2 sec · Fitzhugh Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fitzhugh Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East F Street
23.3 mi · 53%
Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 41%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.07 mi · 2%
Lewis Street
0.53 mi · 1%
East Sunlight Drive
0.5 mi · 1%
Horse Ranch Creek Road
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East F Street

Continue straight

21 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bar Nunn
00h 25m from Casper
Leave By
4:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Casper and Mostly Sunny near Midwest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Bar Nunn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Casper and 22.1 miles from Midwest.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Casper and Mostly Sunny near Midwest.

Stop Ideas Near Bar Nunn

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

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

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

7 mi away
123 West E St.
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

81 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Midwest. Straight-line distance: 37.67 mi (60.63 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

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

#2 Midwest

Town of the United States

Population395
Coordinates43.4113600, -106.2800200
Altitude1478
CountryUnited States
Start: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)
End: Midwest (-106.28002, 43.41136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.89 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.15
3.12 gal · 11.78 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.07 $12.15
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.60 $13.20
Premium $4.55 $7.10 $14.19
Diesel $5.41 $8.44 $16.89

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 Midwest. The current time is 06:14:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.