How far is Evanston, WY from Buffalo, WY?

The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Buffalo, WY is about 437.1 miles (703.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.2 miles (488 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 55m 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
437.13 mi
07h 27m
Flight
303.25 mi
488.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.25 mi
Kilometers
488.03 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
437.13 mi
Kilometers
703.5 km
Drive Time
07h 27m

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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 07h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 16, 1:32 PM MDT
Return by in Evanston
Thu, Apr 16, 8:59 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-16T06:04
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 16, 1:32 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:28 PM to 2:58 PM MDT

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

Leave by
9:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rawlins
WY

City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

From Evanston
218.3 mi
03h 43m
To Buffalo
218.8 mi
03h 43m

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
52°F
Thursday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 22 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    205.8 mi · 3 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins

    1997 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Spruce Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest

    1989 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    108.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 Business, US 87 Business: Buffalo

    1884 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
206 mi · 47%
I 25 North
109 mi · 25%
3rd Street
108 mi · 25%
Casper West Belt
10.2 mi · 2%
West Spruce Street
1.73 mi
South Main Street
1.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

206 mi · 03h 20m

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
07h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+133.9 mi
303.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rawlins
03h 43m from Evanston
Leave By
9:04 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers leaving Evanston and Slight Chance T-storms near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 437.1 miles (703.5 km) and usually takes 07h 27m 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?

Rawlins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.3 miles from Evanston and 218.8 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 303.2 miles (488 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.9 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 $60.07 one way or $120.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers around Evanston and Slight Chance T-storms near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Rawlins

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rawlins and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tully Park
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Tully Park

Rawlins , WY
El Rancho Dr & W Elm St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 4.3/5 70 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

City Of Rawlins Public Works Department

Rawlins , WY
915 3rd St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City government office
City Hall
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

City Hall

Rawlins , WY
521 W Cedar St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Corporate office
Key Club Park
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Key Club Park

Rawlins , WY
800 Colorado St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 3.6/5 30 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rawlins.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 303.25 mi (488.03 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Buffalo

City in and county seat of Johnson County, Wyoming, United States

Population4,659
Coordinates44.3483100, -106.6989400
Altitude1416
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-110.96324, 41.26828)
End: Buffalo (-106.69894, 44.34831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 704 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.43 gal
58.39 L · about $60.07
Round trip
$120.14
30.86 gal · 116.78 L
Estimated CO2
137.1 kg one way
Round trip: 274.3 kg / 605 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $60.07 $120.14
Mid-grade $4.23 $65.28 $130.57
Premium $4.55 $70.19 $140.38
Diesel $5.41 $83.51 $167.01

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 Buffalo. The current time is 06:04:28.

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.