Origin
Green River, WY
Morning in Green River on Thursday
Local time
11:18 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green River, WY to Evanston, WY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
86.1 mi
139 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green River, WY
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Evanston, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Green River, WY to Evanston, WY covers 86.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m 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, East Flaming Gorge Way, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.5 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 86.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 86.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 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 83.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus / East Flaming Gorge Way.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Green River, WY to Evanston, WY is easy. At 1h 28m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus / East Flaming Gorge Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (I 80; US 30 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus / East Flaming Gorge Way
Turn right onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus / East Flaming Gorge Way
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus toward I 80 West, US 30 West: Evanston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West, US 30 West: Evanston
3
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 80; US 30 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80; US 30 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
85.1 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street
4
86 mi into trip
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~1h 27m in
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Bear River Drive
Turn right onto Bear River Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 83.5 mi | 1h 21m |
| East Flaming Gorge Way | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Front Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 80 Bus | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bear River Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 1st East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 83.5 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green River, WY and Evanston, WY.
1
Start on North 1st East
35 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 1st East
2
Turn right onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Flaming Gorge Way
3
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
Toward I 80 West, US 30 West: Evanston
4
Merge onto I 80; US 30
83 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 5
Toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street
6
Turn right onto WY 89
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
7
Turn right onto Bear River Drive
351 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bear River Drive
8
Arrive at destination
Bear River Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43 mi from Green River, WY · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43 miles from Green River, 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 83.5 miles.
Arriving in Evanston, WY
The final approach into Evanston, WY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.64 one way
$27.29 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
| premium | $4.53 | $15.36 | $30.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.05 | $5.51 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Evanston, WY
Morning in Evanston on Thursday
Local time
11:18 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Lyman, WY
43 mi in
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
1 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
1h 28m 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 Green River, WY to Evanston, WY covers 86.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, East Flaming Gorge Way, Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43 miles from Green River, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.64 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 Green River, WY to Evanston, WY is easy. At 1h 28m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus / East Flaming Gorge Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (I 80; US 30 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Green River, WY to Evanston, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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