How far is Evanston, WY from Wright, WY?
The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Wright, WY is about 416.3 miles (670 km), with a travel time of about 07h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 327.2 miles (526.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 22m.
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.
City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Wright.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Wright.
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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
50 mi · 57 min
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Turn right onto Bison Avenue
2187 ft · 1 min · Bison Avenue
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Turn right onto Wright Boulevard
867 ft · 25 sec · Wright Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hay Creek Road
63 m · 7 sec · Hay Creek Road
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Turn left
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Wright.
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.
Sunny leaving Evanston and Sunny near Wright.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Wright?
The road trip is about 416.3 miles (670 km) and usually takes 07h 22m 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?
Rawlins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.8 miles from Evanston and 208.5 miles from Wright.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 327.2 miles (526.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.1 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 $57.19 one way or $114.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evanston and Sunny near Wright.
Stop Ideas Near Rawlins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tully Park
City Of Rawlins Public Works Department
City Hall
Key Club Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rawlins.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Wright. Straight-line distance: 327.13 mi (526.47 km).
#1 Evanston
City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 11,570 |
| Coordinates | 41.2682800, -110.9632400 |
| Altitude | 2057 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wright
Town in Campbell County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,758 |
| Coordinates | 43.7512400, -105.4920100 |
| Altitude | 1561 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wright (-105.49201, 43.75124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 670 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 11m |
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 | $57.19 | $114.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $62.15 | $124.31 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $66.82 | $133.65 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $79.50 | $159.00 |
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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