How far is Pine Bluffs, WY from Casper, WY?

The driving distance from Pine Bluffs, WY to Casper, WY is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.13 mi
03h 18m
Flight
163.74 mi
263.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.74 mi
Kilometers
263.51 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.13 mi
Kilometers
357.49 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casper
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM MDT
Return by in Pine Bluffs
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluffs
2026-04-22T20:05
Arrive Casper
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Bluffs
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wheatland
WY

Town in Wyoming, United States

From Pine Bluffs
109.9 mi
01h 39m
To Casper
112.3 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 32 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluffs and Casper.

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    885 ft · 39 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto US Highway 30

    1132 ft · 20 sec · US Highway 30

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Parson Street

    1416 ft · 26 sec · Parson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1485 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    38.9 mi · 37 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180, US 85: Central Avenue, Greely

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Greeley Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Greeley Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Warren Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Warren Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2980 ft · 41 sec · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1914 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    34 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 Business, US 20, US 26, US 87: North Beverly Street, Bryan Stock Trail

    670 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East F Street

    99 m · 10 sec · East F Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bryan Stock Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Bluffs 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue
175 mi · 79%
Purple Heart Trail
38.9 mi · 18%
Warren Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
North Greeley Highway
1.08 mi
Bryan Stock Trail
1.07 mi
East Sunlight Drive
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue

Continue straight

75.6 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.4 mi
163.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wheatland
01h 39m from Pine Bluffs
Leave By
10:22 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Bluffs and Mostly Sunny near Casper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluffs to Casper?

The road trip is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wheatland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Pine Bluffs and 112.3 miles from Casper.

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

The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.52 one way or $61.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wheatland

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

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

BUS

Wheatland, Wyoming

1 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

85 mi away
628 East Richards St.
BUS

Cheyenne, Wyoming

104 mi away
222 Deming Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluffs and Casper. Straight-line distance: 163.74 mi (263.51 km).

Pine Bluffs

#1 Pine Bluffs

Town in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,163
Coordinates41.1819300, -104.0691200
Altitude1539
CountryUnited States
Casper

#2 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: West 3rd Street (-104.06912, 41.181913)
End: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.67 L · about $30.52
Round trip
$61.04
15.68 gal · 59.34 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $30.52 $61.04
Mid-grade $4.23 $33.17 $66.34
Premium $4.55 $35.66 $71.33
Diesel $5.41 $42.43 $84.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Bluffs and Casper. The current time is 20:05:07.

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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.