How far is Wilson, WY from Casper, WY?

The driving distance from Wilson, WY to Casper, WY is about 288.5 miles (464.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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
288.5 mi
05h 30m
Flight
233.95 mi
376.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.95 mi
Kilometers
376.5 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.5 mi
Kilometers
464.29 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM MDT
Return by in Wilson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilson
2026-04-22T22:22
Arrive Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 PM MDT

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

Leave by
5:58 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilson
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
Pavillion
WY

Town of the United States

From Wilson
145.5 mi
02h 45m
To Casper
143 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW
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 Wilson and Casper.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1455 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Second Street

    581 ft · 42 sec · Second Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Highway 22

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 22

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Moose - Wilson Road

    138 m · 9 sec · Moose - Wilson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Moose-Wilson Road

    14.6 mi · 25 min · Moose-Wilson Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Teton Park Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Teton Park Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Highway 89

    17.8 mi · 24 min · North Highway 89

  8. 8

    Continue on East Highway 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 287

  9. 9

    Continue on West Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Ramshorn Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · South 1st Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Federal Boulevard

    39 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    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

  16. 16

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Boulevard
118 mi · 41%
South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 27%
East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 18%
North Highway 89
17.8 mi · 6%
Moose-Wilson Road
14.6 mi · 5%
West Ramshorn Street
2.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South 1st Street

Turn right onto South 1st Street

77.9 mi · 01h 28m

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
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.6 mi
233.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pavillion
02h 45m from Wilson
Leave By
5:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Wilson 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 Wilson to Casper?

The road trip is about 288.5 miles (464.3 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Pavillion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Wilson and 143 miles from Casper.

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

The direct path is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 5:58 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.63 one way or $79.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms around Wilson and Mostly Sunny near Casper.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Casper. Straight-line distance: 233.95 mi (376.5 km).

Wilson

#1 Wilson

Census-designated place (CDP) in Teton County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,482
Coordinates43.5007600, -110.8752100
Altitude1874
CountryUnited States
Casper

#2 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-110.875215, 43.500587)
End: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.18 gal
38.54 L · about $39.63
Round trip
$79.26
20.36 gal · 77.08 L
Estimated CO2
90.5 kg one way
Round trip: 180.9 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.63 $79.26
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.07 $86.14
Premium $4.55 $46.31 $92.62
Diesel $5.41 $55.09 $110.19

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 Wilson and Casper. The current time is 22:22:55.

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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.