How far is Moorcroft, WY from Casper, WY?

The driving distance from Moorcroft, WY to Casper, WY is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.4 mi
02h 38m
Flight
118.18 mi
190.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.18 mi
Kilometers
190.19 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.4 mi
Kilometers
250.1 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casper
Mon, May 4, 1:58 PM MDT
Return by in Moorcroft
Mon, May 4, 4:36 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moorcroft
2026-05-04T11:19
Arrive Casper
Mon, May 4, 1:58 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moorcroft
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
Wright
WY

Town in Campbell County, Wyoming

From Moorcroft
79.7 mi
01h 19m
To Casper
75.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph N
Destination
58°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Yellowstone Avenue

    25 m · 8 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Converse Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Converse Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    24 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Garner Lake Road

    1954 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Garner Lake Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Garner Lake Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Douglas Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  8. 8

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward I 25 South: Casper

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 21%
East Converse Street
25.3 mi · 16%
I 25 South
23.3 mi · 15%
North Garner Lake Road
4.2 mi · 3%
South Douglas Highway
1.71 mi · 1%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

51.3 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
118.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wright
01h 19m from Moorcroft
Leave By
1:14 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Moorcroft and Mostly Sunny then Scattered 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 Moorcroft to Casper?

The road trip is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Wright is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Moorcroft and 75.7 miles from Casper.

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

The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 1:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.33 one way or $42.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Moorcroft and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Casper.

Stop Ideas Near Wright

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

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

BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

112 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moorcroft and Casper. Straight-line distance: 118.18 mi (190.19 km).

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#1 Moorcroft

Town of the United States

Population1,084
Coordinates44.2633100, -104.9502500
Altitude1288
CountryUnited States
Casper

#2 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: South Yellowstone Avenue (-104.950204, 44.26331)
End: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.76 L · about $21.33
Round trip
$42.67
10.96 gal · 41.52 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.33 $42.67
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.19 $46.37
Premium $4.55 $24.93 $49.86
Diesel $5.41 $29.66 $59.32

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Moorcroft and Casper. The current time is 11:19:49.

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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.