How far is Evanston, WY from Wellington, CO?
The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Wellington, CO is about 368.8 miles (593.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 312.9 miles (503.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Wellington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Wellington.
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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
307.4 mi · 5 hr 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: 3rd Street, Fort Collins
790 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
23 mi · 25 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on North Highway 287
21.9 mi · 25 min · North Highway 287
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Turn left onto West County Road 72
3.8 mi · 6 min · West County Road 72
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Continue on North County Road 19
1.2 mi · 2 min · North County Road 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West County Road 70
51 m · 3 sec · West County Road 70
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Exit the roundabout onto West County Road 70
5 mi · 7 min · West County Road 70
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Turn right onto North County Road 9
3.5 mi · 6 min · North County Road 9
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Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
998 ft · 33 sec · Cleveland Avenue
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Turn left onto North Highway 1
120 m · 7 sec · North Highway 1
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Continue on Cleveland Avenue
1647 ft · 38 sec · Cleveland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cleveland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Wellington.
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
307 mi · 05h 02m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Evanston and Sunny near Wellington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Wellington?
The road trip is about 368.8 miles (593.6 km) and usually takes 06h 19m 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?
Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184 miles from Evanston and 184.9 miles from Wellington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 312.9 miles (503.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 MST. 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 $53.90 one way or $107.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evanston and Sunny near Wellington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Wellington. Straight-line distance: 312.95 mi (503.64 km).
#1 Evanston
City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 11,570 |
| Coordinates | 41.2682800, -110.9632400 |
| Altitude | 2057 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wellington
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 9,620 |
| Coordinates | 40.7038700, -105.0085900 |
| Altitude | 1586 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellington (-105.00859, 40.70387)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 594 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
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 | $4.14 | $53.90 | $107.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $57.59 | $115.17 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $61.85 | $123.69 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $81.01 | $162.02 |
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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