How far is Wellington, CO from Evanston, WY?
The driving distance from Wellington, CO to Evanston, WY is about 369.3 miles (594.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 312.9 miles (503.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellington and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellington and Evanston.
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Start on Cleveland Avenue
1647 ft · 38 sec · Cleveland Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Cleveland Avenue
1357 ft · 39 sec · Cleveland Avenue
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Turn right onto North County Road 9
3.5 mi · 6 min · North County Road 9
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Turn left onto East County Road 70
5 mi · 8 min · East County Road 70
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North County Road 19
20 m · 1 sec · North County Road 19
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Exit the roundabout onto North County Road 19
1.2 mi · 2 min · North County Road 19
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Continue on West County Road 72
3.8 mi · 6 min · West County Road 72
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Highway 287
21.9 mi · 25 min · North Highway 287
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Continue on US Highway 287
23 mi · 25 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right
2889 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
307.5 mi · 5 hr 2 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 Wellington 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
307 mi · 05h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Wellington and Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wellington to Evanston?
The road trip is about 369.3 miles (594.4 km) and usually takes 06h 20m 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?
Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.2 miles from Wellington and 185.1 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 312.9 miles (503.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 MST. 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 $50.87 one way or $101.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wellington and Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellington and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 312.95 mi (503.64 km).
#1 Wellington
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 9,620 |
| Coordinates | 40.7038700, -105.0085900 |
| Altitude | 1586 |
| 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: Evanston (-110.96324, 41.26828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 594 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
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 | $3.90 | $50.87 | $101.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $55.90 | $111.80 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $60.12 | $120.24 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $80.46 | $160.92 |
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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