Origin
Casper, WY
Morning in Casper on Saturday
Local time
10:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Casper, WY to Midwest, WY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
44.1 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Casper, WY
Taryn Elliott
Trip Overview
The drive from Casper, WY to Midwest, WY covers 44.1 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, Horseshoe Road, US 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 44.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Casper, WY to Midwest, WY covers 44.1 miles and takes about 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 21 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Casper, WY to Midwest, WY is easy. At 51m with 52% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Bryan Stock Trail): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Bryan Stock Trail
At end of road, turn right onto Bryan Stock Trail
Navigation decision point
4
25.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Horse Ranch Creek Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Horse Ranch Creek Road
4
25.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
WY 259 / Horseshoe Road
Turn right onto WY 259 / Horseshoe Road
Navigation decision point
4
44.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Fitzhugh Avenue
Turn right onto Fitzhugh Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 21 mi | 19m |
| Horseshoe Road | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| US 20 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Bryan Stock Trail | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lewis Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| East Sunlight Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Sunlight Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East F Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 21 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casper, WY and Midwest, WY.
1
Start on North Sunlight Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Sunlight Drive
2
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
3
Turn right onto East Sunlight Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sunlight Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto Bryan Stock Trail
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bryan Stock Trail
5
Turn right onto US 20; US 26; US 87
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East F Street
6
Take the ramp onto US 20; US 26; US 87
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 20; US 26; US 87
7
Continue on I 25; US 87
21 mi
·
19 min
·
I 25; US 87
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward Horse Ranch Creek Road
9
Turn right onto WY 259
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Horseshoe Road
10
Turn left onto Lewis Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewis Street
11
Turn right onto Fitzhugh Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fitzhugh Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Fitzhugh Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Casper, WY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Casper, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Midwest, WY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Midwest, WY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.99 one way
$13.98 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.33 | $14.65 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Midwest, WY
Morning in Midwest on Saturday
Local time
10:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Casper, WY to Midwest, WY covers 44.1 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, Horseshoe Road, US 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 miles from Casper, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Casper, WY to Midwest, WY is easy. At 51m with 52% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Bryan Stock Trail): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Casper, WY to Midwest, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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