How far is Casper, WY from Stanley, ND?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to Stanley, ND is about 593.3 miles (954.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 421.5 miles (678.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
593.27 mi
10h 35m
Flight
421.52 mi
678.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
421.52 mi
Kilometers
678.37 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
593.27 mi
Kilometers
954.78 km
Drive Time
10h 35m

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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 10h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanley
Thu, Sep 24, 12:32 AM CDT
Return by in Casper
Thu, Sep 24, 10:07 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-09-23T12:56
Arrive Stanley
Wed, Sep 23, 11:32 PM MDT
Route Timing
10h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:35 PM to 7:05 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Casper
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Forsyth
MT

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Casper
296.3 mi
05h 17m
To Stanley
297 mi
05h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    111.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan

    116.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 47: City Center

    1515 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Highway 47

    28.6 mi · 47 min · Highway 47

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1208 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    162.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney

    1422 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    49 mi · 56 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · South Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on Ellery Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Ellery Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    27 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    672 ft · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 200

    1638 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 200

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 58

    83 m · 12 sec · State Highway 58

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 58

    9.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 58

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 1804

    15.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 1804

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Dakota Parkway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Dakota Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on 2nd Avenue

    12.7 mi · 15 min · 2nd Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on 64th Street Northwest

    19.9 mi · 23 min · 64th Street Northwest

  29. 29

    Continue on West Railroad Avenue

    1 km · 44 sec · West Railroad Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on 64th Street Northwest

    36.7 mi · 42 min · 64th Street Northwest

  31. 31

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    2610 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 8

  32. 32

    Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast

    2805 ft · 49 sec · 6th Avenue Southeast

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1695 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast

    15 m · 2 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 47
191 mi · 32%
I 90 West
117 mi · 20%
East F Street
114 mi · 19%
64th Street Northwest
56.6 mi · 10%
State Highway 1804
15.9 mi · 3%
2nd Avenue
12.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 47

Merge slight left

163 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+171.8 mi
421.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
05h 17m from Casper
Leave By
2:50 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Casper and Chance Rain Showers near Stanley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 593.3 miles (954.8 km) and usually takes 10h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 296.3 miles from Casper and 297 miles from Stanley.

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

The direct path is about 421.5 miles (678.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 171.8 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $95.42 one way or $190.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 186.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Casper and Stanley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Casper and Chance Rain Showers near Stanley.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

BUS

Miles City, MT

66 mi away
1019 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Stanley. Straight-line distance: 421.52 mi (678.37 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

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

#2 Stanley

City in North Dakota

Population2,708
Coordinates48.3172400, -102.3904500
Altitude684
CountryUnited States
Start: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)
End: Stanley (-102.39045, 48.31724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 955 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.94 gal
79.25 L · about $95.42
Round trip
$190.85
41.88 gal · 158.5 L
Estimated CO2
186.1 kg one way
Round trip: 372.2 kg / 821 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $95.42 $190.85
Mid-grade $4.86 $101.79 $203.58
Premium $5.16 $108.05 $216.10
Diesel $6.22 $130.14 $260.28

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 · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Casper, WY and Stanley, ND. The current time in Casper is 12:56:42, although it is 13:56:42 in Stanley.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.