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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
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.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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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.
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Start on North Sunlight Drive
1368 ft · 1 min · North Sunlight Drive
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Turn right
770 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Sunlight Drive
2655 ft · 2 min · East Sunlight Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bryan Stock Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail
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Turn right onto East F Street
967 ft · 16 sec · East F Street
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Take the ramp straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
111.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan
116.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 47: City Center
1515 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 47
28.6 mi · 47 min · Highway 47
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Take the ramp right
1208 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
162.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney
1422 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
49 mi · 56 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · South Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Central Avenue
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
9.9 mi · 11 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Continue on Ellery Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Ellery Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
27 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
672 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on State Highway 200
1638 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 200
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 58
83 m · 12 sec · State Highway 58
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 58
9.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 58
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Continue on State Highway 1804
15.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 1804
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Turn right onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Continue on Dakota Parkway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Dakota Parkway
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
12.7 mi · 15 min · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on 64th Street Northwest
19.9 mi · 23 min · 64th Street Northwest
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Continue on West Railroad Avenue
1 km · 44 sec · West Railroad Avenue
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Continue on 64th Street Northwest
36.7 mi · 42 min · 64th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto State Highway 8
2610 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 8
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Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast
2805 ft · 49 sec · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Main Street
1695 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast
15 m · 2 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.
Miles City, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Stanley. Straight-line distance: 421.52 mi (678.37 km).
#1 Casper
The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.
| Population | 58,498 |
| Coordinates | 42.8666300, -106.3130800 |
| Altitude | 1560 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stanley
City in North Dakota
| Population | 2,708 |
| Coordinates | 48.3172400, -102.3904500 |
| Altitude | 684 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanley (-102.39045, 48.31724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 955 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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