How far is Casper, WY from South Park, WY?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to South Park, WY is about 294.1 miles (473.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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
294.12 mi
05h 53m
Flight
229.07 mi
368.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.07 mi
Kilometers
368.65 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.12 mi
Kilometers
473.34 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Park
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM MDT
Return by in Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-04-23T01:36
Arrive South Park
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 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
Pavillion
WY

Town of the United States

From Casper
146.8 mi
02h 56m
To South Park
147.3 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 38 mph W
Destination
47°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casper and South Park.

  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

    4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Ramshorn Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US 26 / US 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287

  16. 16

    Continue on North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  19. 19

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Cache Drive

    120 m · 12 sec · South Cache Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue

    2015 ft · 46 sec · West Pearl Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Highway 89

    4.3 mi · 7 min · South Highway 89

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Park Loop Road

    2993 ft · 1 min · South Park Loop Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Melody Creek Lane

    1.1 km · 3 min · Melody Creek Lane

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Melody Creek Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Yellowstone Highway
116 mi · 39%
East Main Street
77.9 mi · 26%
US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi · 18%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 10%
South Highway 89
4.34 mi · 1%
East F Street
2.32 mi · 1%
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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.1 mi
229 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pavillion
02h 56m from Casper
Leave By
5:12 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Casper and Rain And Snow Showers near South Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Casper to South Park?

The road trip is about 294.1 miles (473.3 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Pavillion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.8 miles from Casper and 147.3 miles from South Park.

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

The direct path is about 229 miles (368.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 5:12 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.41 one way or $80.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Casper and Rain And Snow Showers near South Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and South Park. Straight-line distance: 229.07 mi (368.65 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
South Park

#2 South Park

Census-designated place in Teton County, Wyoming

Population1,731
Coordinates43.4221500, -110.7932600
Altitude1846
CountryUnited States
Start: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)
End: South Park (-110.79326, 43.42215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.38 gal
39.29 L · about $40.41
Round trip
$80.82
20.76 gal · 78.58 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.5 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.41 $80.82
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.92 $87.84
Premium $4.55 $47.22 $94.44
Diesel $5.41 $56.18 $112.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Casper and South Park. The current time is 01:36:20.

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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.