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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.72 mi
04h 16m
Flight
160.57 mi
258.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.57 mi
Kilometers
258.42 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.72 mi
Kilometers
371.31 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Washakie
Thu, Apr 16, 10:25 AM MDT
Return by in Evanston
Thu, Apr 16, 2:41 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-16T06:09
Arrive Fort Washakie
Thu, Apr 16, 10:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 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

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
North Rock Springs
WY

Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming

From Evanston
115.3 mi
02h 08m
To Fort Washakie
115.5 mi
02h 08m

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
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Isolated T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph W

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.

  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

    24.1 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Fork Road

    137 m · 20 sec · North Fork Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Black Coal Drive

    1015 ft · 46 sec · Black Coal Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    8 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

  13. 13

    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.

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
90.6 mi · 39%
US 191
38.1 mi · 17%
Elk Street
1.12 mi
Front Street
0.68 mi
US 191 North
0.33 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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.1 mi
160.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Rock Springs
02h 08m from Evanston
Leave By
8:28 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population11,570
Coordinates41.2682800, -110.9632400
Altitude2057
CountryUnited States
Fort Washakie

#2 Fort Washakie

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

Population1,759
Coordinates43.0063500, -108.8823500
Altitude1698
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-110.96324, 41.26828)
End: Fort Washakie (-108.88235, 43.00635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.82 L · about $31.69
Round trip
$63.38
16.28 gal · 61.64 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Fort Washakie. The current time is 06:09:08.

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.