How far is Casper, WY from Rawlins, WY?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to Rawlins, WY is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.84 mi
02h 23m
Flight
88.08 mi
141.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.08 mi
Kilometers
141.75 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.84 mi
Kilometers
197.69 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rawlins
Sat, Apr 18, 1:25 PM MDT
Return by in Casper
Sat, Apr 18, 3:49 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-04-18T11:02
Arrive Rawlins
Sat, Apr 18, 1:25 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Bairoil
WY

Town of the United States

From Casper
61.3 mi
01h 11m
To Rawlins
61.5 mi
01h 11m

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
40°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 308

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    44.1 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Spruce Street

    15 m · 1 sec · West Spruce Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Spruce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 308
108 mi · 88%
Casper West Belt
7.28 mi · 6%
East F Street
2.32 mi · 2%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.07 mi · 1%
East Sunlight Drive
0.5 mi
US 20 West
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 308

Turn right onto County Road 308

63.7 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
01h 11m from Casper
Leave By
1:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Casper and Mostly Sunny near Rawlins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Bairoil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Casper and 61.5 miles from Rawlins.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.90 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Rawlins. Straight-line distance: 88.08 mi (141.75 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

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

#2 Rawlins

City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Population8,484
Coordinates41.7910700, -107.2386600
Altitude2072
CountryUnited States
Start: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)
End: West Spruce Street (-107.238656, 41.791055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.41 L · about $16.90
Round trip
$33.79
8.68 gal · 32.82 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.90 $33.79
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.36 $36.73
Premium $4.55 $19.74 $39.49
Diesel $5.41 $23.49 $46.98

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 Rawlins. The current time is 11:02:04.

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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.