How far is Thermopolis, WY from Evanston, WY?
The driving distance from Thermopolis, WY to Evanston, WY is about 293.6 miles (472.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216 miles (347.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thermopolis and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thermopolis and Evanston.
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Start on South 6th Street
2765 ft · 1 min · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Shoshoni Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Shoshoni Street
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Continue straight
31 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
18.2 mi · 21 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Continue on South Main Street
9.8 mi · 12 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
8.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Highway 28
66.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Highway 28
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Turn left onto Farson Mercantile
38.1 mi · 43 min · Farson Mercantile
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Continue on Elk Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elk Street
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Take the exit left
1736 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
99.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street
1488 ft · 37 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 Thermopolis 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
99.2 mi · 01h 38m
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 Thermopolis and Snow Showers Likely near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thermopolis to Evanston?
The road trip is about 293.6 miles (472.5 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.6 miles from Thermopolis and 147 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216 miles (347.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.6 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 6:12 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.33 one way or $80.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thermopolis and Snow Showers Likely near Evanston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thermopolis and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 215.98 mi (347.59 km).
#1 Thermopolis
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,770 |
| Coordinates | 43.6460700, -108.2120400 |
| Altitude | 1320 |
| 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: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $40.33 | $80.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.83 | $87.67 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.13 | $94.26 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $56.07 | $112.14 |
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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