How far is Evanston, WY from Casper, WY?

The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Casper, WY is about 330.7 miles (532.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
330.72 mi
05h 21m
Flight
262.79 mi
422.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.79 mi
Kilometers
422.92 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.72 mi
Kilometers
532.25 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casper
Sat, Apr 25, 3:47 PM MDT
Return by in Evanston
Sat, Apr 25, 9:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-25T10:25
Arrive Casper
Sat, Apr 25, 3:47 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
6:16 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
Wamsutter
WY

Town of the United States

From Evanston
165.5 mi
02h 40m
To Casper
165.2 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Scattered Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 26 East, US 87 South: North Beverly Street, Bryan Stock Trail

    1755 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bryan Stock Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
206 mi · 62%
3rd Street
108 mi · 33%
Casper West Belt
12.5 mi · 4%
West Spruce Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.12 mi
East Sunlight Drive
0.93 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

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.9 mi
262.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wamsutter
02h 40m from Evanston
Leave By
6:16 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Evanston and Scattered Snow Showers near Casper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 330.7 miles (532.2 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.5 miles from Evanston and 165.2 miles from Casper.

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

The direct path is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.9 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.43 one way or $90.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Evanston and Scattered Snow Showers near Casper.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Casper. Straight-line distance: 262.79 mi (422.92 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: Bear River Drive (-110.96333, 41.268342)
End: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.67 gal
44.18 L · about $45.43
Round trip
$90.86
23.34 gal · 88.36 L
Estimated CO2
103.7 kg one way
Round trip: 207.4 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $45.43 $90.86
Mid-grade $4.23 $49.38 $98.75
Premium $4.55 $53.09 $106.17
Diesel $5.41 $63.16 $126.32

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Casper. The current time is 10:25:34.

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.