Origin
Evanston, WY
Afternoon in Evanston on Saturday
Local time
1:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evanston, WY to Evansville, WY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 49m
Distance
331.6 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 37m
★
6 AM
5h 50m
8 AM
6h 16m
10 AM
5h 59m
12 PM
5h 57m
3 PM
6h 0m
5 PM
6h 15m
8 PM
5h 42m
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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Evansville, WY
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Evanston, WY to Evansville, WY covers 331.6 miles and takes about 5h 49m 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 mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 205.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.55 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 .
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 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| West Spruce Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Front Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Curtis Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
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 Evansville, 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
4.0 mi
·
5 min
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Wyoming Boulevard, Evansville
13
Turn left onto WY 258
390 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southeast Wyoming Boulevard
14
Continue on WY 258
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Curtis Street
15
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
1st Street
16
Arrive at destination
3 ft
·
0 sec
·
1st Street
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 Evansville, 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 331.6 miles and 5h 49m.
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.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 330.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
|
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...
5
330.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 47m in
Take the exit toward Wyoming Boulevard, Evansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wyoming Boulevard, Evansville
5
330.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 48m in
|
WY 258 / Southeast Wyoming Boulevard
Turn left onto WY 258 / Southeast Wyoming Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.55 one way
$105.09 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $55.08 | $110.16 |
| premium | $4.53 | $59.15 | $118.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.21 | $146.43 |
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 | $34.82 | $15.92 |
| Efficient EV | 82.9 | 0 | $29.02 | $13.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.6 | 1 | $46.42 | $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
Evansville, WY
Afternoon in Evansville on Saturday
Local time
1:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°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
18 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 49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
331.6 mi in 5h 49m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 205.8 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 49m 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 49m. Total distance: 331.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 205.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WY can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Evansville, WY before the return drive.
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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