How far is Evanston, WY from Wheatland, WY?

The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Wheatland, WY is about 366.1 miles (589.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
366.11 mi
06h 41m
Flight
314.89 mi
506.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.89 mi
Kilometers
506.76 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.11 mi
Kilometers
589.19 km
Drive Time
06h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheatland
Sat, May 2, 9:24 AM MDT
Return by in Evanston
Sat, May 2, 4:05 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-05-02T02:43
Arrive Wheatland
Sat, May 2, 9:24 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:41 PM to 2:11 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
10:38 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
Wamsutter
WY

Town of the United States

From Evanston
182.7 mi
03h 20m
To Wheatland
183.4 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    266.4 mi · 4 hr 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WY 13: Arlington

    1424 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    17.8 mi · 31 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 4th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 4th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South 5th Street

    21.1 mi · 31 min · South 5th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 34

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 34

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25, US 87: Wheatland

    1623 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Mariposa Parkway

    115 m · 14 sec · West Mariposa Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 16th Street

    1816 ft · 56 sec · 16th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Street

    2633 ft · 45 sec · South Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto 9th Street

    873 ft · 15 sec · 9th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
266 mi · 73%
State Highway 34
57.4 mi · 16%
South 5th Street
21.1 mi · 6%
State Highway 13
17.8 mi · 5%
North 4th Street
0.74 mi
Front Street
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

266 mi · 04h 21m

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 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
314.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wamsutter
03h 20m from Evanston
Leave By
10:38 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evanston and Sunny near Wheatland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 366.1 miles (589.2 km) and usually takes 06h 41m 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 182.7 miles from Evanston and 183.4 miles from Wheatland.

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

The direct path is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 $50.30 one way or $100.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evanston and Sunny near Wheatland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Wheatland. Straight-line distance: 314.89 mi (506.76 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Wheatland

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population3,522
Coordinates42.0540700, -104.9529500
Altitude1448
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-110.96324, 41.26828)
End: Wheatland (-104.95295, 42.05407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 589 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.92 gal
48.9 L · about $50.30
Round trip
$100.60
25.84 gal · 97.8 L
Estimated CO2
114.8 kg one way
Round trip: 229.6 kg / 506 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $50.30 $100.60
Mid-grade $4.23 $54.66 $109.33
Premium $4.55 $58.77 $117.55
Diesel $5.41 $69.92 $139.85

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Wheatland. The current time is 02:43:23.

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.