How far is Sundance, WY from Evanston, WY?

The driving distance from Sundance, WY to Evanston, WY is about 512.1 miles (824.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 397.8 miles (640.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
512.06 mi
08h 24m
Flight
397.8 mi
640.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
397.8 mi
Kilometers
640.2 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
512.06 mi
Kilometers
824.08 km
Drive Time
08h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Wed, Jun 3, 10:49 AM MDT
Return by in Sundance
Wed, Jun 3, 7:13 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sundance
2026-06-03T02:25
Arrive Evanston
Wed, Jun 3, 10:49 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:24 PM to 3:54 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
7:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sundance
8:00 PM MDT
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
Bairoil
WY

Town of the United States

From Sundance
256.6 mi
04h 12m
To Evanston
255.4 mi
04h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sundance and Evanston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sundance and Evanston.

  1. 1

    Start on East Cleveland Street

    1834 ft · 31 sec · East Cleveland Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South West Street

    2644 ft · 45 sec · South West Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 14

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 14

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    56.3 mi · 57 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Garner Lake Road

    1954 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Garner Lake Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Garner Lake Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Douglas Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  9. 9

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 25 South: Casper

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    577 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road 308

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    44.1 mi · 51 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Spruce Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    205.5 mi · 3 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street

    1488 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Front Street

    3228 ft · 2 min · Front Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bear River Drive

    107 m · 10 sec · Bear River Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bear River Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sundance and Evanston.

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
206 mi · 40%
County Road 308
108 mi · 21%
US Highway 14
57.2 mi · 11%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 6%
I 25 South
20.6 mi · 4%
Casper West Belt
7.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
08h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+114.3 mi
397.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
04h 12m from Sundance
Leave By
7:12 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sundance and Sunny near Evanston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sundance to Evanston?

The road trip is about 512.1 miles (824.1 km) and usually takes 08h 24m 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 256.6 miles from Sundance and 255.4 miles from Evanston.

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

The direct path is about 397.8 miles (640.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.3 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 $70.35 one way or $140.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sundance and Sunny near Evanston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sundance and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 397.8 mi (640.2 km).

Sundance

#1 Sundance

Town in Crook County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,296
Coordinates44.4063700, -104.3757800
Altitude1444
CountryUnited States
Evanston

#2 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population11,570
Coordinates41.2682800, -110.9632400
Altitude2057
CountryUnited States
Start: East Cleveland Street (-104.375627, 44.40617)
End: Bear River Drive (-110.96333, 41.268342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 824 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.07 gal
68.4 L · about $70.35
Round trip
$140.69
36.14 gal · 136.8 L
Estimated CO2
160.6 kg one way
Round trip: 321.2 kg / 708 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $70.35 $140.69
Mid-grade $4.23 $76.45 $152.91
Premium $4.55 $82.20 $164.40
Diesel $5.41 $97.79 $195.59

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sundance and Evanston. The current time is 02:25:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.