How far is Evanston, WY from Moorcroft, WY?

The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Moorcroft, WY is about 481.1 miles (774.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 368.4 miles (592.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
481.04 mi
08h 32m
Flight
368.42 mi
592.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
368.42 mi
Kilometers
592.92 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
481.04 mi
Kilometers
774.16 km
Drive Time
08h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moorcroft
Mon, May 4, 9:25 PM MDT
Return by in Evanston
Tue, May 5, 5:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-05-04T12:53
Arrive Moorcroft
Mon, May 4, 9:25 PM MDT
Route Timing
08h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:32 PM to 4:02 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
6:56 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

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
Bairoil
WY

Town of the United States

From Evanston
240.2 mi
04h 16m
To Moorcroft
240.8 mi
04h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Horseshoe Road

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  17. 17

    Continue on South Douglas Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    133 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Garner Lake Road

    4 mi · 6 min · South Garner Lake Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    24.1 mi · 23 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1575 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Converse Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Converse Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Yellowstone Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
206 mi · 43%
3rd Street
108 mi · 22%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 7%
South Garner Lake Road
28.4 mi · 6%
I 25 North
20.5 mi · 4%
Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 4%
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
08h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+112.7 mi
368.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
04h 16m from Evanston
Leave By
6:56 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Chance Rain Showers near Moorcroft.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 481.1 miles (774.2 km) and usually takes 08h 32m 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?

Bairoil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 240.2 miles from Evanston and 240.8 miles from Moorcroft.

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

The direct path is about 368.4 miles (592.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.7 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 $66.10 one way or $132.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Chance Rain Showers near Moorcroft.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Moorcroft. Straight-line distance: 368.42 mi (592.92 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population11,570
Coordinates41.2682800, -110.9632400
Altitude2057
CountryUnited States
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#2 Moorcroft

Town of the United States

Population1,084
Coordinates44.2633100, -104.9502500
Altitude1288
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-110.96324, 41.26828)
End: Moorcroft (-104.95025, 44.26331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 774 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.98 gal
64.26 L · about $66.10
Round trip
$132.21
33.96 gal · 128.52 L
Estimated CO2
150.9 kg one way
Round trip: 301.8 kg / 665 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $66.10 $132.21
Mid-grade $4.23 $71.84 $143.68
Premium $4.55 $77.24 $154.48
Diesel $5.41 $91.90 $183.79

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Moorcroft. The current time is 12:53:51.

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.