How far is Stanley, ND from Casper, WY?

The driving distance from Stanley, ND to Casper, WY is about 592.1 miles (952.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 421.5 miles (678.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
592.08 mi
10h 33m
Flight
421.52 mi
678.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
421.52 mi
Kilometers
678.37 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
592.08 mi
Kilometers
952.86 km
Drive Time
10h 33m

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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 10h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casper
Wed, Sep 23, 10:48 PM MDT
Return by in Stanley
Thu, Sep 24, 10:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanley
2026-09-23T13:14
Arrive Casper
Wed, Sep 23, 11:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
10h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:33 PM to 5:03 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
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanley
8:00 PM CDT
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
Forsyth
MT

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Stanley
295.8 mi
05h 16m
To Casper
296.3 mi
05h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stanley and Casper.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue Southeast

    15 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1695 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    1511 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 4th Street Southwest

    1975 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn right

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 1804

    15.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 1804

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto State Highway 58

    9.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 58

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 200

    3 m · 1 sec · State Highway 200

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 200

    1640 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 200

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    679 ft · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    14.2 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    48.9 mi · 56 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    162.7 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1206 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    18.3 mi · 32 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    10.6 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    47.8 mi · 48 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper

    114.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  24. 24

    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

  25. 25

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanley and Casper.

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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 200
354 mi · 60%
I 25 South
114 mi · 19%
State Highway 1804
15.9 mi · 3%
State Highway 58
9.72 mi · 2%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.12 mi
East Sunlight Drive
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 200

Merge slight left

163 mi · 02h 38m

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
10h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+170.6 mi
421.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
05h 16m from Stanley
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Stanley 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 Stanley to Casper?

The road trip is about 592.1 miles (952.9 km) and usually takes 10h 33m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 295.8 miles from Stanley and 296.3 miles from Casper.

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

The direct path is about 421.5 miles (678.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 170.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. 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 $88.68 one way or $177.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 185.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Stanley and Casper, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Stanley and Mostly Sunny near Casper.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

BUS

Miles City, MT

66 mi away
1019 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanley and Casper. Straight-line distance: 421.52 mi (678.37 km).

Stanley

#1 Stanley

City in North Dakota

Population2,708
Coordinates48.3172400, -102.3904500
Altitude684
CountryUnited States
Casper

#2 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: Stanley (-102.39045, 48.31724)
End: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 953 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.89 gal
79.09 L · about $88.68
Round trip
$177.36
41.78 gal · 158.18 L
Estimated CO2
185.6 kg one way
Round trip: 371.3 kg / 819 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $88.68 $177.36
Mid-grade $4.70 $98.10 $196.20
Premium $5.18 $108.19 $216.38
Diesel $6.24 $130.33 $260.67

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 North Dakota · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Stanley, ND and Casper, WY. The current time in Stanley is 13:14:54, although it is 12:14:54 in Casper.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.