How far is Casper, WY from Saratoga, WY?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to Saratoga, WY is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
163.26 mi
03h 08m
Flight
100.76 mi
162.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.76 mi
Kilometers
162.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.26 mi
Kilometers
262.74 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saratoga
Fri, Apr 17, 11:48 PM MDT
Return by in Casper
Sat, Apr 18, 2:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-04-17T20:40
Arrive Saratoga
Fri, Apr 17, 11:48 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 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
Bairoil
WY

Town of the United States

From Casper
81.6 mi
01h 34m
To Saratoga
81.7 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Friday

Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph N
Destination
33°F
Friday

Light Snow Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.4 mi · 48 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cedar Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Cedar Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    18.6 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, US 287 South, WY 130 East: Walcott, Medicine Bow National Forest, Saratoga

    2548 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 130

    19.6 mi · 21 min · State Highway 130

  19. 19

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2972 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Bridge Avenue

    106 m · 10 sec · East Bridge Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 308
106 mi · 65%
State Highway 130
19.6 mi · 12%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi · 11%
Casper West Belt
7.28 mi · 4%
East F Street
2.32 mi · 1%
East Cedar Street
1.4 mi · 1%
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 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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.4 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
01h 34m from Casper
Leave By
10:42 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Snow Showers leaving Casper and Light Snow Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow near Saratoga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Bairoil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Casper and 81.7 miles from Saratoga.

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

The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 10:42 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.42 one way or $44.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Casper and Light Snow Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow near Saratoga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Saratoga. Straight-line distance: 100.76 mi (162.15 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

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

#2 Saratoga

Town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,599
Coordinates41.4549600, -106.8064300
Altitude2068
CountryUnited States
Start: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)
End: Saratoga (-106.80643, 41.45496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.81 L · about $22.42
Round trip
$44.85
11.52 gal · 43.62 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.42 $44.85
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.37 $48.74
Premium $4.55 $26.20 $52.40
Diesel $5.41 $31.17 $62.35

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 Saratoga. The current time is 20:40:04.

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.