How far is Fairview, MT from Casper, WY?

The driving distance from Fairview, MT to Casper, WY is about 487.8 miles (785 km), with a travel time of about 08h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 361.9 miles (582.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
487.75 mi
08h 26m
Flight
361.87 mi
582.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
361.87 mi
Kilometers
582.38 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
487.75 mi
Kilometers
784.96 km
Drive Time
08h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casper
Fri, Nov 6, 10:40 PM MST
Return by in Fairview
Sat, Nov 7, 7:07 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-11-06T14:13
Arrive Casper
Fri, Nov 6, 10:40 PM MST
Route Timing
08h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:27 PM to 3:57 PM MST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:06 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
8:00 PM MST
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
Hardin
MT

City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America

From Fairview
243.7 mi
04h 13m
To Casper
244.1 mi
04h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairview and Casper.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Casper.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    22 m · 4 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellery Avenue

    2930 ft · 38 sec · Ellery Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 9th Street

    9.9 mi · 11 min · 9th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    48.9 mi · 56 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    162.7 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1206 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    18.3 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    10.6 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    47.8 mi · 48 min

  15. 15

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

    114.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 26 East, US 87 South: North Beverly Street, Bryan Stock Trail

    1755 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bryan Stock Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview and Casper.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Avenue
342 mi · 70%
I 25 South
114 mi · 23%
9th Street
9.95 mi · 2%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.12 mi
East Sunlight Drive
0.93 mi
Ellery Avenue
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

North Central Avenue

Merge slight left

163 mi · 02h 38m

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
08h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+125.9 mi
361.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hardin
04h 13m from Fairview
Leave By
7:06 PM MST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Casper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Casper?

The road trip is about 487.8 miles (785 km) and usually takes 08h 26m 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?

Hardin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 243.7 miles from Fairview and 244.1 miles from Casper.

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

The direct path is about 361.9 miles (582.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.9 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 $72.82 one way or $145.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Casper.

Stop Ideas Near Hardin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hardin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hardin.

BUS

Billings, MT

69 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Casper. Straight-line distance: 361.87 mi (582.38 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

Town in Richland County, Montana, United States

Population882
Coordinates47.8564100, -104.0449300
Altitude583
CountryUnited States
Casper

#2 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairview (-104.04493, 47.85641)
End: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 785 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.21 gal
65.15 L · about $72.82
Round trip
$145.63
34.42 gal · 130.3 L
Estimated CO2
152.9 kg one way
Round trip: 305.9 kg / 674 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $72.82 $145.63
Mid-grade $4.56 $78.43 $156.85
Premium $4.91 $84.50 $169.00
Diesel $6.11 $105.08 $210.17

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 Montana · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Casper. The current time is 14:13:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.