How far is Wright, WY from Casper, WY?

The driving distance from Wright, WY to Casper, WY is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.41 mi
01h 44m
Flight
73.76 mi
118.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.76 mi
Kilometers
118.7 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.41 mi
Kilometers
148.72 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 10:17 AM MDT
Return by in Wright
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wright
2026-04-23T08:33
Arrive Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 10:17 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wright
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Edgerton
WY

Town in Natrona County, Wyoming, United States

From Wright
47.2 mi
00h 52m
To Casper
45.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
23 to 28 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 38 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hay Creek Road

    63 m · 10 sec · Hay Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wright Boulevard

    867 ft · 29 sec · Wright Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bison Avenue

    2187 ft · 1 min · Bison Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    50 mi · 57 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 25 South: Casper

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wright 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
23.3 mi · 25%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.12 mi · 1%
East Sunlight Drive
0.93 mi · 1%
Bison Avenue
0.41 mi
US 20 East
0.33 mi
Wright Boulevard
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

50 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgerton
00h 52m from Wright
Leave By
3:02 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Wright and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Casper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wright to Casper?

The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edgerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Wright and 45.2 miles from Casper.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.69 one way or $25.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Wright and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Casper.

Stop Ideas Near Edgerton

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

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

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

62 mi away
123 West E St.
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Douglas, Wyoming

102 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wright and Casper. Straight-line distance: 73.76 mi (118.7 km).

Wright

#1 Wright

Town in Campbell County, Wyoming

Population1,758
Coordinates43.7512400, -105.4920100
Altitude1561
CountryUnited States
Casper

#2 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: Hay Creek Road (-105.492045, 43.75148)
End: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.34 L · about $12.69
Round trip
$25.38
6.52 gal · 24.68 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.69 $25.38
Mid-grade $4.23 $13.79 $27.59
Premium $4.55 $14.83 $29.66
Diesel $5.41 $17.64 $35.29

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 Wright and Casper. The current time is 08:33:13.

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.