How far is Evanston, WY from Kemmerer, WY?

The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Kemmerer, WY is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.65 mi
00h 58m
Flight
42.38 mi
68.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.38 mi
Kilometers
68.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.65 mi
Kilometers
81.51 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kemmerer
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM MDT
Return by in Evanston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-23T05:35
Arrive Kemmerer
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Lyman
WY

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming

From Evanston
25.4 mi
00h 29m
To Kemmerer
25.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
47°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
22 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.5 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 189 North: Kemmerer

    1196 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    35.4 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 30/189

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway 30/189

  8. 8

    Continue on Central Avenue

    901 ft · 15 sec · Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Coral Street

    1198 ft · 34 sec · Coral Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Pine Street

    112 m · 16 sec · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Opal Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Opal Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.5 mi · 25%
Highway 30/189
1 mi · 2%
Front Street
0.68 mi · 1%
I 80 East
0.25 mi
Coral Street
0.23 mi
US 189 North
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

35.4 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyman
00h 29m from Evanston
Leave By
4:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Evanston and Chance Snow Showers near Kemmerer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lyman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Evanston and 25.4 miles from Kemmerer.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Evanston and Chance Snow Showers near Kemmerer.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Kemmerer. Straight-line distance: 42.38 mi (68.21 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Kemmerer

City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County

Population2,763
Coordinates41.7924500, -110.5376700
Altitude2118
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-110.96324, 41.26828)
End: Kemmerer (-110.53767, 41.79245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.77 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.94
3.58 gal · 13.54 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.97 $13.94
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.57 $15.15
Premium $4.55 $8.14 $16.29
Diesel $5.41 $9.69 $19.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Kemmerer. The current time is 05:35:47.

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.