How far is Casper, WY from Newcastle, WY?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to Newcastle, WY is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
166.47 mi
03h 34m
Flight
125.99 mi
202.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.99 mi
Kilometers
202.76 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.47 mi
Kilometers
267.91 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newcastle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM MDT
Return by in Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-04-22T23:21
Arrive Newcastle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 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
Wright
WY

Town in Campbell County, Wyoming

From Casper
83.1 mi
01h 47m
To Newcastle
83.3 mi
01h 47m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 59 South

    2.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 59 South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Clareton Highway

    20.6 mi · 31 min · Clareton Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 450

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Highway 450

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 16

    1.2 km · 1 min · US Highway 16

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 450
45.6 mi · 27%
East F Street
23.3 mi · 14%
Clareton Highway
20.6 mi · 12%
Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 11%
State Highway 59 South
2.67 mi · 2%
West Main Street
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

51.3 mi · 00h 59m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wright
01h 47m from Casper
Leave By
9:52 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Casper and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newcastle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Wright is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Casper and 83.3 miles from Newcastle.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 9:52 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Casper and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newcastle.

Stop Ideas Near Wright

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

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

BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

112 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Newcastle. Straight-line distance: 125.99 mi (202.76 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

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

#2 Newcastle

City in Weston County, Wyoming, United States

Population3,314
Coordinates43.8547000, -104.2049400
Altitude1319
CountryUnited States
Start: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)
End: Newcastle (-104.20494, 43.8547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.24 L · about $22.89
Round trip
$45.78
11.76 gal · 44.48 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.89 $45.78
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.88 $49.76
Premium $4.55 $26.75 $53.50
Diesel $5.41 $31.82 $63.65

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 Newcastle. The current time is 23:21:31.

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.