How far is Casper, WY from Mountain View, WY?
The driving distance from Casper, WY to Mountain View, WY is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Casper and Mountain View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casper and Mountain View.
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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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Continue on Casper West Belt
7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt
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Turn right onto County Road 308
63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308
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Continue straight
44.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn right onto West Spruce Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street
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Take the ramp right
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
170.8 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 412, WY 414: Mountain View, Carter
2091 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 414 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 414 North
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
981 ft · 33 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Birch Street
134 m · 21 sec · Birch Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
30 m · 4 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Casper and Mountain View.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
171 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Casper and Slight Chance T-storms near Mountain View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Casper to Mountain View?
The road trip is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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 151 miles from Casper and 151.4 miles from Mountain View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.54 one way or $83.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Casper and Slight Chance T-storms near Mountain View.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Mountain View. Straight-line distance: 234.16 mi (376.84 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 Mountain View
Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.2688400, -110.3398800 |
| Altitude | 2074 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain View (-110.33988, 41.26884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $41.54 | $83.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $45.14 | $90.29 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $48.54 | $97.08 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $57.75 | $115.49 |
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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