How far is Mills, WY from Casper, WY?

The driving distance from Mills, WY to Casper, WY is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.51 mi
00h 12m
Flight
3.22 mi
5.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.22 mi
Kilometers
5.19 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.51 mi
Kilometers
10.48 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casper
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 AM MDT
Return by in Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 12:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mills
2026-04-16T00:02
Arrive Casper
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mills
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Evansville
WY

Town in Wyoming

From Mills
3.1 mi
00h 06m
To Casper
3.4 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph WSW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
22 to 29 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    1654 ft · 46 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Van Horn Avenue

    1051 ft · 32 sec · Van Horn Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

    2236 ft · 38 sec · West Yellowstone Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West 1st Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto East Yellowstone Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Yellowstone Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Beverly Street

    1150 ft · 21 sec · North Beverly Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bryan Stock Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
138.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 1st Street
2.06 mi · 32%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.11 mi · 17%
East Yellowstone Highway
1 mi · 15%
East Sunlight Drive
0.93 mi · 14%
West Yellowstone Highway
0.42 mi · 7%
1st Street
0.31 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West 1st Street

Continue on West 1st Street

2.06 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
3.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evansville
00h 06m from Mills
Leave By
8:04 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mills and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Casper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Evansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Mills and 3.4 miles from Casper.

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

The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.90 one way or $1.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mills and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Casper.

Stop Ideas Near Evansville

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

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

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

5 mi away
123 West E St.
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

74 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mills and Casper. Straight-line distance: 3.22 mi (5.19 km).

Mills

#1 Mills

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population4,077
Coordinates42.8405200, -106.3658600
Altitude1562
CountryUnited States
Casper

#2 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-106.365831, 42.8405)
End: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.87 L · about $0.90
Round trip
$1.79
0.46 gal · 1.74 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.90 $1.79
Mid-grade $4.23 $0.97 $1.95
Premium $4.55 $1.05 $2.09
Diesel $5.41 $1.24 $2.49

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mills and Casper. The current time is 00:02:59.

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.