How far is Evanston, WY from Arapahoe, WY?

The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Arapahoe, WY is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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
232.51 mi
04h 18m
Flight
172.52 mi
277.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.52 mi
Kilometers
277.64 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.51 mi
Kilometers
374.19 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arapahoe
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 PM MDT
Return by in Evanston
Sat, Apr 18, 5:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-18T09:13
Arrive Arapahoe
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
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
North Rock Springs
WY

Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming

From Evanston
116.1 mi
02h 09m
To Arapahoe
116.4 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bear River Drive

    107 m · 18 sec · Bear River Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Front Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 80 East, US 189 North

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North

    1730 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Elk Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Elk Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US 191

    38.1 mi · 43 min · US 191

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 28

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Highway 28

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    11.6 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rendezvous Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Rendezvous Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Left Hand Ditch Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Left Hand Ditch Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Left Hand Ditch Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
99.3 mi · 43%
Highway 28
74.9 mi · 32%
US 191
38.1 mi · 16%
Rendezvous Road
5.38 mi · 2%
Elk Street
1.12 mi
Left Hand Ditch Road
0.83 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

99.3 mi · 01h 37m

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
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60 mi
172.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Rock Springs
02h 09m from Evanston
Leave By
8:24 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evanston and Sunny near Arapahoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

North Rock Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Evanston and 116.4 miles from Arapahoe.

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

The direct path is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 8:24 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.96 one way or $63.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evanston and Sunny near Arapahoe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Arapahoe. Straight-line distance: 172.52 mi (277.64 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Arapahoe

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

Population1,656
Coordinates42.9621800, -108.4898300
Altitude1526
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-110.96324, 41.26828)
End: Arapahoe (-108.48983, 42.96218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.06 L · about $31.96
Round trip
$63.92
16.42 gal · 62.12 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $31.96 $63.92
Mid-grade $4.23 $34.74 $69.47
Premium $4.55 $37.35 $74.69
Diesel $5.41 $44.43 $88.87

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Arapahoe. The current time is 09:13:34.

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.