How far is Casper, WY from Wilson, WY?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to Wilson, WY is about 291.7 miles (469.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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
291.75 mi
05h 51m
Flight
233.95 mi
376.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.95 mi
Kilometers
376.5 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.75 mi
Kilometers
469.53 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM MDT
Return by in Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-04-22T23:21
Arrive Wilson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 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
145.6 mi
02h 55m
To Wilson
146.1 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 32 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.8 mi · 25 min · North Highway 89

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Teton Park Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Teton Park Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Moose-Wilson Road

    14.6 mi · 25 min · Moose-Wilson Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Moose - Wilson Road

    138 m · 13 sec · Moose - Wilson Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Highway 22

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Highway 22

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Street

    1119 ft · 51 sec · West Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Yellowstone Highway
116 mi · 40%
East Main Street
77.9 mi · 27%
US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi · 18%
North Highway 89
17.8 mi · 6%
Moose-Wilson Road
14.6 mi · 5%
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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.8 mi
233.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pavillion
02h 55m from Casper
Leave By
5:16 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Casper and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Wilson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.7 miles (469.5 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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 145.6 miles from Casper and 146.1 miles from Wilson.

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

The direct path is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.06 one way or $80.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Casper and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Wilson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 233.95 mi (376.5 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

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

#2 Wilson

Census-designated place (CDP) in Teton County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,482
Coordinates43.5007600, -110.8752100
Altitude1874
CountryUnited States
Start: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)
End: Wilson (-110.87521, 43.50076)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.29 gal
38.97 L · about $40.06
Round trip
$80.12
20.58 gal · 77.94 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.9 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.06 $80.12
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.54 $87.07
Premium $4.55 $46.81 $93.62
Diesel $5.41 $55.69 $111.38

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 Wilson. The current time is 23:21:24.

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.