How far is Casper, WY from Pinedale, WY?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to Pinedale, WY is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.6 miles (289.1 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
282.34 mi
05h 25m
Flight
179.66 mi
289.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.66 mi
Kilometers
289.13 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.34 mi
Kilometers
454.38 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinedale
Sat, Apr 18, 1:23 PM MDT
Return by in Casper
Sat, Apr 18, 6:49 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-04-18T07:57
Arrive Pinedale
Sat, Apr 18, 1:23 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
6:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hudson
WY

Town in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States

From Casper
141 mi
02h 42m
To Pinedale
141.3 mi
02h 42m

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
47°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

    94.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    9.8 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    8.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 28

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Highway 28

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Farson Mercantile

    47.5 mi · 52 min · Farson Mercantile

  17. 17

    Continue on United States Highway 191

    10.6 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 191

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 191

    1995 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 191

  19. 19

    Continue on South Pine Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Pine Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Yellowstone Highway
131 mi · 46%
Highway 28
66.5 mi · 24%
Farson Mercantile
47.5 mi · 17%
United States Highway 191
10.6 mi · 4%
South Main Street
9.76 mi · 3%
East Main Street
8.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.8 mi
179.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
02h 42m from Casper
Leave By
6:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Casper and Sunny near Pinedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.4 miles (454.4 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141 miles from Casper and 141.3 miles from Pinedale.

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

The direct path is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.8 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 $38.77 one way or $77.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Casper and Sunny near Pinedale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Pinedale. Straight-line distance: 179.66 mi (289.13 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

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

#2 Pinedale

Town in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,875
Coordinates42.8666100, -109.8609900
Altitude2189
CountryUnited States
Start: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)
End: Pinedale (-109.86099, 42.86661)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.96 gal
37.71 L · about $38.77
Round trip
$77.55
19.92 gal · 75.42 L
Estimated CO2
88.5 kg one way
Round trip: 177 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.77 $77.55
Mid-grade $4.23 $42.14 $84.28
Premium $4.55 $45.31 $90.62
Diesel $5.41 $53.90 $107.81

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 Pinedale. The current time is 07:57:59.

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.