How far is Kemmerer, WY from Casper, WY?

The driving distance from Kemmerer, WY to Casper, WY is about 315.8 miles (508.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
315.82 mi
05h 26m
Flight
228.17 mi
367.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.17 mi
Kilometers
367.2 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.82 mi
Kilometers
508.27 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM MDT
Return by in Kemmerer
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kemmerer
2026-04-22T20:03
Arrive Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:08 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kemmerer
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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 Kemmerer
158 mi
02h 43m
To Casper
157.8 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 32 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Garnet Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Garnet Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    723 ft · 21 sec · Pine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Coral Street

    1198 ft · 34 sec · Coral Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Avenue

    901 ft · 15 sec · Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 30/189

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 30/189

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 30/189

    2107 ft · 56 sec · Highway 30/189

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 30/189

    2677 ft · 59 sec · US Highway 30/189

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    43.8 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    144.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins

    1997 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Spruce Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    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

  20. 20

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kemmerer 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
144 mi · 46%
3rd Street
108 mi · 34%
US Highway 30/189
44.3 mi · 14%
Casper West Belt
12.5 mi · 4%
West Spruce Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Highway 30/189
1.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

144 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.6 mi
228.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wamsutter
02h 43m from Kemmerer
Leave By
6:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance T-storms leaving Kemmerer 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 Kemmerer to Casper?

The road trip is about 315.8 miles (508.3 km) and usually takes 05h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158 miles from Kemmerer and 157.8 miles from Casper.

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

The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.6 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.41 one way or $86.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Kemmerer and Mostly Sunny near Casper.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kemmerer and Casper. Straight-line distance: 228.17 mi (367.2 km).

Kemmerer

#1 Kemmerer

City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County

Population2,763
Coordinates41.7924500, -110.5376700
Altitude2118
CountryUnited States
Casper

#2 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: (-110.537517, 41.792509)
End: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.15 gal
42.19 L · about $43.41
Round trip
$86.81
22.3 gal · 84.38 L
Estimated CO2
99.1 kg one way
Round trip: 198.2 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $43.41 $86.81
Mid-grade $4.23 $47.18 $94.35
Premium $4.55 $50.72 $101.44
Diesel $5.41 $60.34 $120.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kemmerer and Casper. The current time is 20:03:25.

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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.