How far is Evanston, WY from Upton, WY?

The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Upton, WY is about 500.9 miles (806.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 376.4 miles (605.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 02m 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
500.97 mi
09h 01m
Flight
376.41 mi
605.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
376.41 mi
Kilometers
605.77 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
500.97 mi
Kilometers
806.24 km
Drive Time
09h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upton
Thu, Apr 30, 7:54 PM MDT
Return by in Evanston
Fri, May 1, 4:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-30T10:53
Arrive Upton
Thu, Apr 30, 7:54 PM MDT
Route Timing
09h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:01 PM to 4:31 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
5:58 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
250.2 mi
04h 30m
To Upton
250.8 mi
04h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph ENE
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.5 mi · 24 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    801 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto I-90 Access Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec · I-90 Access Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Converse Street

    1802 ft · 31 sec · East Converse Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 16

    19.3 mi · 29 min · US Highway 16

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ash Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Ash Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
206 mi · 41%
3rd Street
108 mi · 22%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 7%
South Garner Lake Road
29.6 mi · 6%
I 25 North
20.5 mi · 4%
US Highway 16
19.3 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
09h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+124.5 mi
376.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
04h 30m from Evanston
Leave By
5:58 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Evanston and Sunny near Upton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 500.9 miles (806.2 km) and usually takes 09h 01m 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 250.2 miles from Evanston and 250.8 miles from Upton.

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

The direct path is about 376.4 miles (605.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 124.5 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 $68.83 one way or $137.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms around Evanston and Sunny near Upton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Upton. Straight-line distance: 376.41 mi (605.77 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Upton

Town in Weston County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,032
Coordinates44.0997000, -104.6280200
Altitude1292
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-110.96324, 41.26828)
End: Upton (-104.62802, 44.0997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 806 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.68 gal
66.92 L · about $68.83
Round trip
$137.66
35.36 gal · 133.84 L
Estimated CO2
157.1 kg one way
Round trip: 314.2 kg / 693 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $68.83 $137.66
Mid-grade $4.23 $74.80 $149.61
Premium $4.55 $80.43 $160.85
Diesel $5.41 $95.68 $191.37

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Upton. The current time is 10:53:36.

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.