How far is Rafter J Ranch, WY from Casper, WY?

The driving distance from Rafter J Ranch, WY to Casper, WY is about 290.2 miles (467 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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
290.18 mi
05h 28m
Flight
229.39 mi
369.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.39 mi
Kilometers
369.17 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.18 mi
Kilometers
467 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 AM MDT
Return by in Rafter J Ranch
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rafter J Ranch
2026-04-23T04:36
Arrive Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 PM MDT

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

Leave by
6:04 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rafter J Ranch
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
Pavillion
WY

Town of the United States

From Rafter J Ranch
146.8 mi
02h 44m
To Casper
143.4 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph WSW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 38 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rafter J Ranch and Casper.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rafter J Ranch and Casper.

  1. 1

    Start on South Park Ranch Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · South Park Ranch Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto South Park Loop Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · South Park Loop Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Park Loop Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Park Loop Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Highway 89

    2806 ft · 1 min · South Highway 89

  5. 5

    Continue on West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue

    2015 ft · 48 sec · West Pearl Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Cache Drive

    120 m · 10 sec · South Cache Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    34 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  12. 12

    Continue on East Highway 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 287

  13. 13

    Continue on West Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Ramshorn Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · South 1st Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Federal Boulevard

    39.7 mi · 45 min · North Federal Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    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

  20. 20

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rafter J Ranch and Casper.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Boulevard
118 mi · 41%
South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 27%
East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 18%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 10%
South Park Loop Road
4.31 mi · 1%
West Ramshorn Street
2.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South 1st Street

Turn right onto South 1st Street

77.9 mi · 01h 28m

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
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.8 mi
229.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pavillion
02h 44m from Rafter J Ranch
Leave By
6:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Rafter J Ranch and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Casper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rafter J Ranch to Casper?

The road trip is about 290.2 miles (467 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Pavillion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.8 miles from Rafter J Ranch and 143.4 miles from Casper.

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

The direct path is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 6:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.86 one way or $79.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Rafter J Ranch and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Casper.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rafter J Ranch and Casper. Straight-line distance: 229.39 mi (369.17 km).

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#1 Rafter J Ranch

Census-designated place in Teton County, Wyoming

Population1,075
Coordinates43.4260400, -110.7990900
Altitude1848
CountryUnited States
Casper

#2 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: (-110.798627, 43.426803)
End: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.24 gal
38.76 L · about $39.86
Round trip
$79.73
20.48 gal · 77.52 L
Estimated CO2
91 kg one way
Round trip: 182 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.86 $79.73
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.33 $86.65
Premium $4.55 $46.58 $93.16
Diesel $5.41 $55.42 $110.84

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 Rafter J Ranch and Casper. The current time is 04:36:27.

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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.