How far is Rafter J Ranch, WY from Evanston, WY?
The driving distance from Rafter J Ranch, WY to Evanston, WY is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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Town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rafter J Ranch and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rafter J Ranch and Evanston.
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Start on South Park Ranch Road
1.3 km · 3 min · South Park Ranch Road
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Turn left onto South Park Loop Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Park Loop Road
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Turn right onto South Highway 89
7.5 mi · 10 min · South Highway 89
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
19 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
22.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 89
2494 ft · 56 sec · US Highway 89
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Continue on Main Street
17 mi · 21 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
13.8 mi · 18 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on US Highway 89
30.9 mi · 36 min · US Highway 89
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Turn left
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 30
29.7 mi · 34 min · US Highway 30
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
29 mi · 33 min
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Bear River Drive
1956 ft · 56 sec · Bear River Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bear River Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rafter J Ranch and Evanston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 89
Continue on US Highway 89
30.9 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rafter J Ranch and Sunny near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rafter J Ranch to Evanston?
The road trip is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Cokeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Rafter J Ranch and 94.1 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 10:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.81 one way or $51.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rafter J Ranch and Sunny near Evanston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rafter J Ranch and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 149.32 mi (240.31 km).
#1 Rafter J Ranch
Census-designated place in Teton County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,075 |
| Coordinates | 43.4260400, -110.7990900 |
| Altitude | 1848 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evanston
City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 11,570 |
| Coordinates | 41.2682800, -110.9632400 |
| Altitude | 2057 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bear River Drive (-110.96333, 41.268342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $28.05 | $56.10 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $35.88 | $71.76 |
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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