How far is Evanston, WY from Fort Washakie, WY?
The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Fort Washakie, WY is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Fort Washakie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Fort Washakie.
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Start on Bear River Drive
107 m · 18 sec · Bear River Drive
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Turn left onto Front Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Front Street
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Take the exit left toward I 80 East, US 189 North
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North
1730 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Elk Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Elk Street
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Continue on US 191
38.1 mi · 43 min · US 191
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Turn right onto Highway 28
66.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Highway 28
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Continue straight
24.1 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto North Fork Road
137 m · 20 sec · North Fork Road
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Turn right onto Black Coal Drive
1015 ft · 46 sec · Black Coal Drive
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
8 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Fort Washakie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers leaving Evanston and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Isolated T-storms near Fort Washakie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Fort Washakie?
The road trip is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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 115.3 miles from Evanston and 115.5 miles from Fort Washakie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.1 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 8:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.69 one way or $63.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers around Evanston and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Isolated T-storms near Fort Washakie.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Fort Washakie. Straight-line distance: 160.57 mi (258.42 km).
#1 Evanston
City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 11,570 |
| Coordinates | 41.2682800, -110.9632400 |
| Altitude | 2057 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Washakie
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,759 |
| Coordinates | 43.0063500, -108.8823500 |
| Altitude | 1698 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Washakie (-108.88235, 43.00635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $31.69 | $63.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $34.44 | $68.88 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $37.03 | $74.06 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $44.05 | $88.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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