How far is Evanston, WY from Newcastle, WY?
The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Newcastle, WY is about 488.6 miles (786.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 387.4 miles (623.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Newcastle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Newcastle.
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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
205.8 mi · 3 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins
1997 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West Spruce Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street
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Continue straight
63.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Turn left onto Casper West Belt
7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
1989 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road
1962 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road
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Turn right
51.3 mi · 59 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 59 South
2.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 59 South
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Turn left onto Clareton Highway
20.6 mi · 31 min · Clareton Highway
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Continue on Highway 450
45.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Highway 450
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 16
1.2 km · 1 min · US Highway 16
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Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Newcastle.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newcastle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Newcastle?
The road trip is about 488.6 miles (786.3 km) and usually takes 09h 08m 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 244 miles from Evanston and 244.7 miles from Newcastle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 387.4 miles (623.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.2 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 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 $67.12 one way or $134.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newcastle.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Newcastle. Straight-line distance: 387.42 mi (623.49 km).
#1 Evanston
City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 11,570 |
| Coordinates | 41.2682800, -110.9632400 |
| Altitude | 2057 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newcastle
City in Weston County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 3,314 |
| Coordinates | 43.8547000, -104.2049400 |
| Altitude | 1319 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newcastle (-104.20494, 43.8547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 786 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 05m |
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 | $67.12 | $134.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $72.94 | $145.88 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $78.42 | $156.85 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $93.30 | $186.61 |
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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