How far is Midwest, WY from Casper, WY?

The driving distance from Midwest, WY to Casper, WY is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.48 mi
00h 46m
Flight
37.67 mi
60.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.67 mi
Kilometers
60.63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.48 mi
Kilometers
68.37 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casper
Sat, Apr 18, 5:25 AM MDT
Return by in Midwest
Sat, Apr 18, 6:11 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midwest
2026-04-18T04:39
Arrive Casper
Sat, Apr 18, 5:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midwest
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Bar Nunn
WY

Town of the United States

From Midwest
22.2 mi
00h 23m
To Casper
20.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fitzhugh Avenue

    20 m · 8 sec · Fitzhugh Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lewis Street

    2805 ft · 2 min · Lewis Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 25 South: Casper

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
23.3 mi · 55%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.12 mi · 3%
East Sunlight Drive
0.93 mi · 2%
Lewis Street
0.53 mi · 1%
US 20 East
0.33 mi · 1%
Fitzhugh Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

20.9 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bar Nunn
00h 23m from Midwest
Leave By
4:58 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Midwest and Sunny near Casper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bar Nunn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Midwest and 20.3 miles from Casper.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bar Nunn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bar Nunn, 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 Bar Nunn.

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Casper, Wyoming

7 mi away
123 West E St.
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Douglas, Wyoming

81 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midwest and Casper. Straight-line distance: 37.67 mi (60.63 km).

Midwest

#1 Midwest

Town of the United States

Population395
Coordinates43.4113600, -106.2800200
Altitude1478
CountryUnited States
Casper

#2 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitzhugh Road (-106.279931, 43.411346)
End: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.67 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.68
3 gal · 11.34 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.84 $11.68
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.55 $6.82 $13.65
Diesel $5.41 $8.12 $16.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Midwest and Casper. The current time is 04:39:10.

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.