How far is Evanston, WY from Afton, WY?

The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Afton, WY is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.32 mi
02h 23m
Flight
100.66 mi
161.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.66 mi
Kilometers
161.99 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.32 mi
Kilometers
195.25 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Afton
Thu, Apr 16, 6:43 AM MDT
Return by in Evanston
Thu, Apr 16, 9:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-16T04:20
Arrive Afton
Thu, Apr 16, 6:43 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Cokeville
WY

Town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States

From Evanston
60.6 mi
01h 11m
To Afton
60.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph WSW
Destination
39°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Afton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Afton.

  1. 1

    Start on Bear River Drive

    1956 ft · 1 min · Bear River Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    29 mi · 34 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 30

    29.7 mi · 34 min · US Highway 30

  7. 7

    Turn right

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    32.2 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 4th Avenue

    135 m · 21 sec · East 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Afton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bear River Drive
33.5 mi · 28%
US Highway 30
30.5 mi · 25%
East 4th Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.2 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cokeville
01h 11m from Evanston
Leave By
1:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers leaving Evanston and Rain And Snow near Afton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Afton?

The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cokeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Evanston and 60.6 miles from Afton.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.66 one way or $33.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers around Evanston and Rain And Snow near Afton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Afton. Straight-line distance: 100.66 mi (161.99 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population11,570
Coordinates41.2682800, -110.9632400
Altitude2057
CountryUnited States
Afton

#2 Afton

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population2,071
Coordinates42.7249300, -110.9318700
Altitude1902
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-110.96324, 41.26828)
End: Afton (-110.93187, 42.72493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.21 L · about $16.66
Round trip
$33.32
8.56 gal · 32.42 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.66 $33.32
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.11 $36.22
Premium $4.55 $19.47 $38.94
Diesel $5.41 $23.16 $46.33

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Afton. The current time is 04:20:47.

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.