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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Campbell County, Wyoming
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on South Yellowstone Avenue
25 m · 8 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue
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Turn left onto East Converse Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Converse Street
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Take the ramp left
24 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Garner Lake Road
1954 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto North Garner Lake Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Garner Lake Road
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Turn left onto South Douglas Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway
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Continue on State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South
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Turn right
51.3 mi · 59 min
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit left toward I 25 South: Casper
2173 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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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
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bryan Stock Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail
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Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive
1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wright.
Douglas, Wyoming
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moorcroft and Casper. Straight-line distance: 118.18 mi (190.19 km).
#1 Moorcroft
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,084 |
| Coordinates | 44.2633100, -104.9502500 |
| Altitude | 1288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Casper
The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.
| Population | 58,498 |
| Coordinates | 42.8666300, -106.3130800 |
| Altitude | 1560 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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