How far is Wright, WY from Evanston, WY?
The driving distance from Wright, WY to Evanston, WY is about 415.8 miles (669.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 327.2 miles (526.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 01m.
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.
City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wright and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wright and Evanston.
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Start on the route
27 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Hay Creek Road
63 m · 10 sec · Hay Creek Road
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Turn left onto Wright Boulevard
867 ft · 29 sec · Wright Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bison Avenue
2187 ft · 1 min · Bison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
50 mi · 57 min
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit left toward I 25 South: Casper
2173 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
1757 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
577 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Casper West Belt
7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt
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Turn right onto County Road 308
63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308
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Continue straight
44.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn right onto West Spruce Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street
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Take the ramp right
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
205.5 mi · 3 hr 20 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 Wright 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
206 mi · 03h 20m
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 Wright and Sunny near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wright to Evanston?
The road trip is about 415.8 miles (669.2 km) and usually takes 07h 01m 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?
Rawlins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.8 miles from Wright and 208 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 327.2 miles (526.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.6 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 7:30 AM MDT. 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 $57.11 one way or $114.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wright and Sunny near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Rawlins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tully Park
City Of Rawlins Public Works Department
City Hall
Key Club Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rawlins.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wright and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 327.13 mi (526.47 km).
#1 Wright
Town in Campbell County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,758 |
| Coordinates | 43.7512400, -105.4920100 |
| Altitude | 1561 |
| 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: 669 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 11m |
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 | $57.11 | $114.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $62.07 | $124.14 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $66.73 | $133.47 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $79.39 | $158.79 |
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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