Origin
Evanston, WY
Afternoon in Evanston on Thursday
Local time
4:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evanston, WY to Casper, WY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 51m
Distance
331.5 mi
534 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 39m
★
6 AM
5h 52m
8 AM
6h 18m
10 AM
6h 1m
12 PM
5h 58m
3 PM
6h 2m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evanston, WY
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Casper, WY
Taryn Elliott
Trip Overview
The drive from Evanston, WY to Casper, WY covers 331.5 miles and takes about 5h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, WY 220, 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 205.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
165.8 miles from Evanston, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 51m. Total distance: 331.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 51m drive with frequent turns across 331.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 205.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS / Front Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 51m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 206.8 miles (WY 789): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS / Front Street
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS / Front Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East, US 189 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, US 189 North
5
206.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m in
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WY 789
Take the exit onto WY 789 toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlin...
4
326.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 42m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
329.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 45m in
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US 20; US 26; US 87
Take the exit onto US 20; US 26; US 87 toward US 20 East, US 26 East, US 87 South: North Beverly Street, Bryan Stock Trail
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 East, US 26 East, US 87 South: Nor...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 205.8 mi | 3h 20m |
| WY 220 | 63.7 mi | 1h 12m |
| 3rd Street | 44.1 mi | 50m |
| Casper West Belt | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| US 20 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| West Spruce Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Bryan Stock Trail | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Sunlight Drive | 0.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 205.8 mi, about 3h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, WY and Casper, WY.
1
Start on Bear River Drive
351 ft
·
17 sec
·
Bear River Drive
2
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 189 North
4
Merge onto I 80; US 189
206 mi
·
3 hr 20 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5
Take the exit onto WY 789
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
WY 789
Toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins
6
Turn left onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; WY 789
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Spruce Street
7
Turn left onto US 287; WY 789
44 mi
·
50 min
·
3rd Street
8
Continue on WY 220
64 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
WY 220
9
Turn left onto WY 257
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Casper West Belt
10
Continue on US 20; US 26
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 20; US 26
11
Take the exit
2.5 mi
·
3 min
12
Take the exit onto US 20; US 26; US 87
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 20; US 26; US 87
Toward US 20 East, US 26 East, US 87 South: North Beverly Street, Bryan Stock Trail
13
At end of road, turn left onto I 25 Business
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bryan Stock Trail
14
Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Sunlight Drive
15
Arrive at destination
North Sunlight Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.8 miles from Evanston, WY, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 205.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 73 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.8 miles or 2h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Casper, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Evanston, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Evanston, WY
This is one driving day of about 331.5 miles and 5h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Evanston, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 205.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165.8 mi from Evanston, WY · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 165.8 miles from Evanston, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 205.8 miles.
Arriving in Casper, WY
The final approach into Casper, WY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Casper, WY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.53 one way
$105.06 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $55.06 | $110.13 |
| premium | $4.53 | $59.13 | $118.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.19 | $146.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.5 | 1 | $34.81 | $15.91 |
| Efficient EV | 82.9 | 0 | $29.01 | $13.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.6 | 1 | $46.41 | $21.22 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Casper, WY
Afternoon in Casper on Thursday
Local time
4:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 51m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Evanston, WY to Casper, WY covers 331.5 miles and takes about 5h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, WY 220, 3rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.8 miles from Evanston, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 51m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 206.8 miles (WY 789): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Evanston, WY to Casper, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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