Origin
Evanston, WY
Afternoon in Evanston on Thursday
Local time
1:22 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evanston, WY to Sleepy Hollow, WY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h 6m
Distance
452.3 mi
728 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
Good
10 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 58m
★
6 AM
8h 6m
8 AM
8h 23m
10 AM
8h 12m
12 PM
8h 10m
3 PM
8h 13m
5 PM
8h 22m
8 PM
8h 1m
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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Sleepy Hollow, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evanston, WY to Sleepy Hollow, WY covers 452.3 miles and takes about 8h 6m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, WY 220, WY 387 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 205.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
226.1 miles from Evanston, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Evanston, WY to Sleepy Hollow, WY covers 452.3 miles and takes about 8h 6m, 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 26 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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 21 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 326.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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~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...
5
326.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 42m in
Turn left toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
5
451.2 mi into trip
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~8h 1m in
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Sleepy Hollow Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Sleepy Hollow Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
451.6 mi into trip
|
~8h 3m in
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Tarry Street
Turn right onto Tarry Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 205.8 mi | 3h 20m |
| WY 220 | 63.7 mi | 1h 12m |
| WY 387 | 51.3 mi | 58m |
| 3rd Street | 44.1 mi | 50m |
| State Highway 59 South | 32.8 mi | 35m |
| I 25 | 20.1 mi | 18m |
| Horseshoe Road | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| Casper West Belt | 7.3 mi | 8m |
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 Sleepy Hollow, 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
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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
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 20; US 26
11
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
12
Merge onto I 25; US 87
20 mi
·
18 min
·
I 25; US 87
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward Horse Ranch Creek Road
14
Turn right onto WY 259
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Horseshoe Road
15
Turn right onto WY 387
51 mi
·
58 min
·
WY 387
16
Turn left onto WY 59
33 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 59 South
17
Turn right onto Union Chapel Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Chapel Road
18
Turn left onto Mather Avenue
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Mather Avenue
19
At end of road, turn right onto Sleepy Hollow Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sleepy Hollow Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Irving Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Irving Boulevard
21
Turn right onto Tarry Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Tarry Street
22
Turn left onto Katrina Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Katrina Avenue
23
Turn right
391 ft
·
17 sec
24
Continue on this road
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
25
Turn left
274 ft
·
20 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 226.1 miles from Evanston, WY, or about 3h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 205.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 100 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 226.1 miles or 3h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 226.1 miles or 3h 46m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sleepy Hollow, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Evanston, WY
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Sleepy Hollow, WY
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Evanston, WY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks 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 226.1 mi from Evanston, WY · 3h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
226 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Rawlins, WYOvernight Options
Night 1
226 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Rawlins, WY after about 226 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 226.1 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.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 226 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Sleepy Hollow, WY
The final approach into Sleepy Hollow, 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 Sleepy Hollow, WY.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Sleepy Hollow, WY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$71.67 one way
$143.35 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
158 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $75.13 | $150.26 |
| premium | $4.53 | $80.68 | $161.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $99.86 | $199.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$202–$312
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 158.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good
EVgo Charging Station
Evanston, Wyoming
EVgo
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Rock Springs, Wyoming
Other
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Rock Springs, Wyoming
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Evanston, Wyoming
Tesla
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
Rock Springs, Wyoming
EVgo
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Evanston, Wyoming
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Pilot Flying J Charging Station
Evanston, Wyoming
Other
1 DCFC
Flying J EV Charging Station
Evanston, Wyoming
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 5
EVgo: 2
Electrify America: 2
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 135.7 | 1 | $47.49 | $21.71 |
| Efficient EV | 113.1 | 1 | $39.58 | $18.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 180.9 | 2 | $63.32 | $28.95 |
Gas CO2
158 kg
EV CO2
53 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
Sleepy Hollow, WY
Afternoon in Sleepy Hollow on Thursday
Local time
1:22 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
27 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
8h 6m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Sleepy Hollow, WY covers 452.3 miles and takes about 8h 6m 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, WY 387. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 226 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 226.1 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 $71.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 21 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 326.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Evanston, WY to Sleepy Hollow, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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