How far is Ranchester, WY from Evanston, WY?
The driving distance from Ranchester, WY to Evanston, WY is about 487.2 miles (784.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Town of the United States
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Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ranchester and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ranchester and Evanston.
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Start on Dayton Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Dayton Street
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Take the ramp right
2069 ft · 51 sec
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Continue straight
47.8 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper
111.4 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
1757 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
577 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Casper West Belt
7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt
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Turn right onto County Road 308
63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308
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Continue straight
44.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn right onto West Spruce Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street
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Take the ramp right
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
205.5 mi · 3 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street
1488 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Front Street
3228 ft · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Bear River Drive
107 m · 10 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 Ranchester and Evanston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Rain leaving Ranchester and Chance Snow Showers near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ranchester to Evanston?
The road trip is about 487.2 miles (784.1 km) and usually takes 07h 51m 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 243.4 miles from Ranchester and 243.8 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 171 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 $66.92 one way or $133.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Ranchester and Chance Snow Showers near Evanston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ranchester and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 316.2 mi (508.88 km).
#1 Ranchester
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,082 |
| Coordinates | 44.9088600, -107.1634100 |
| Altitude | 1147 |
| 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: 784 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 04m |
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 | $66.92 | $133.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $72.73 | $145.46 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $78.20 | $156.39 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $93.03 | $186.06 |
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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