How far is Evanston, WY from Powell, WY?

The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Powell, WY is about 398.7 miles (641.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.3 miles (427 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 50m 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
398.72 mi
06h 55m
Flight
265.34 mi
427.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.34 mi
Kilometers
427.02 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
398.72 mi
Kilometers
641.67 km
Drive Time
06h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powell
Thu, May 7, 1:07 PM MDT
Return by in Evanston
Thu, May 7, 8:02 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-05-07T06:11
Arrive Powell
Thu, May 7, 1:07 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:55 PM to 2:25 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
10:10 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

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
Lander
WY

City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States

From Evanston
199.4 mi
03h 27m
To Powell
199.3 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph WSW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Scattered Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    31.7 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greybull Highway

    2835 ft · 53 sec · Greybull Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Beacon Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Beacon Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Powell Highway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Powell Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Medicine Wheel Passage

  19. 19

    Continue on West Coulter Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Coulter Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Bent Street

    901 ft · 26 sec · South Bent Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bent Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
99.3 mi · 25%
Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 20%
Highway 28
74.9 mi · 19%
US 191
38.1 mi · 10%
Idaho Street
31.7 mi · 8%
Powell Highway
14.7 mi · 4%
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

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
06h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+133.4 mi
265.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lander
03h 27m from Evanston
Leave By
10:10 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Evanston and Scattered Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Powell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 398.7 miles (641.7 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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?

Lander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.4 miles from Evanston and 199.3 miles from Powell.

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

The direct path is about 265.3 miles (427 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.4 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 $54.77 one way or $109.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evanston and Scattered Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Powell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Powell. Straight-line distance: 265.34 mi (427.02 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Powell

City in Park County, Wyoming, United States

Population6,127
Coordinates44.7538400, -108.7573500
Altitude1339
CountryUnited States
Start: Bear River Drive (-110.96333, 41.268342)
End: North Bent Street (-108.757586, 44.75384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 642 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.07 gal
53.26 L · about $54.77
Round trip
$109.55
28.14 gal · 106.52 L
Estimated CO2
125 kg one way
Round trip: 250.1 kg / 551 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $54.77 $109.55
Mid-grade $4.23 $59.53 $119.06
Premium $4.55 $64.00 $128.01
Diesel $5.41 $76.15 $152.29

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Powell. The current time is 06:11:52.

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.