How far is Moorcroft, WY from Evanston, WY?

The driving distance from Moorcroft, WY to Evanston, WY is about 478.8 miles (770.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 368.4 miles (592.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
478.83 mi
07h 55m
Flight
368.42 mi
592.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
368.42 mi
Kilometers
592.92 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
478.83 mi
Kilometers
770.6 km
Drive Time
07h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Mon, May 4, 7:17 PM MDT
Return by in Moorcroft
Tue, May 5, 3:12 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moorcroft
2026-05-04T11:21
Arrive Evanston
Mon, May 4, 7:17 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:56 PM to 3:26 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moorcroft
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Bairoil
WY

Town of the United States

From Moorcroft
240.3 mi
03h 57m
To Evanston
238.5 mi
03h 57m

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
63°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    577 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road 308

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    44.1 mi · 51 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Spruce Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    205.5 mi · 3 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street

    1488 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Front Street

    3228 ft · 2 min · Front Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bear River Drive

    107 m · 10 sec · Bear River Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bear River Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
206 mi · 43%
County Road 308
108 mi · 23%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 7%
East Converse Street
25.3 mi · 5%
I 25 South
20.6 mi · 4%
Casper West Belt
7.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

206 mi · 03h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110.4 mi
368.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
03h 57m from Moorcroft
Leave By
8:08 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Moorcroft and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evanston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moorcroft to Evanston?

The road trip is about 478.8 miles (770.6 km) and usually takes 07h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bairoil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 240.3 miles from Moorcroft and 238.5 miles from Evanston.

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

The direct path is about 368.4 miles (592.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.4 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.79 one way or $131.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Moorcroft and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evanston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moorcroft and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 368.42 mi (592.92 km).

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#1 Moorcroft

Town of the United States

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

#2 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population11,570
Coordinates41.2682800, -110.9632400
Altitude2057
CountryUnited States
Start: South Yellowstone Avenue (-104.950204, 44.26331)
End: Bear River Drive (-110.96333, 41.268342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 771 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.9 gal
63.96 L · about $65.79
Round trip
$131.58
33.8 gal · 127.92 L
Estimated CO2
150.2 kg one way
Round trip: 300.4 kg / 662 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $65.79 $131.58
Mid-grade $4.23 $71.50 $143.01
Premium $4.55 $76.88 $153.76
Diesel $5.41 $91.46 $182.93

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 Evanston. The current time is 11:21:16.

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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.