How far is Upton, WY from Casper, WY?

The driving distance from Upton, WY to Casper, WY is about 165 miles (265.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.99 mi
03h 02m
Flight
119.97 mi
193.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.97 mi
Kilometers
193.08 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.99 mi
Kilometers
265.52 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casper
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM MDT
Return by in Upton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upton
2026-04-22T20:02
Arrive Casper
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upton
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wright
WY

Town in Campbell County, Wyoming

From Upton
89.6 mi
01h 31m
To Casper
75.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 22 mph S
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 32 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ash Street

    17 m · 3 sec · Ash Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    9.4 mi · 14 min · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 16

    9.9 mi · 15 min · US Highway 16

  4. 4

    Continue on East Converse Street

    1802 ft · 32 sec · East Converse Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto I-90 Access Road

    1523 ft · 32 sec · I-90 Access Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    930 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Garner Lake Road

    1954 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Garner Lake Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Garner Lake Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Douglas Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  12. 12

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward I 25 South: Casper

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    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

  18. 18

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 20%
I-90 Access Road
25.6 mi · 16%
I 25 South
23.3 mi · 14%
US Highway 16
9.92 mi · 6%
2nd Street
9.36 mi · 6%
North Garner Lake Road
4.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

51.3 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
120 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wright
01h 31m from Upton
Leave By
10:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Upton 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 Upton to Casper?

The road trip is about 165 miles (265.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Wright is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.6 miles from Upton and 75.4 miles from Casper.

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

The direct path is about 120 miles (193.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 10:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Upton and Mostly Sunny near Casper.

Stop Ideas Near Wright

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

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

BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

112 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upton and Casper. Straight-line distance: 119.97 mi (193.08 km).

Upton

#1 Upton

Town in Weston County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,032
Coordinates44.0997000, -104.6280200
Altitude1292
CountryUnited States
Casper

#2 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: Ash Street (-104.627909, 44.099654)
End: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.04 L · about $22.66
Round trip
$45.31
11.64 gal · 44.08 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.66 $45.31
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.55 $26.48 $52.95
Diesel $5.41 $31.50 $63.00

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upton and Casper. The current time is 20:02:27.

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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.