The drive from Pinedale, WY to Evanston, WY covers 158.7 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 189, US 30, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 108.4 miles on US Highway 189.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.4 miles from Pinedale, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 158.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 57m highway drive covering 158.7 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 189 and US 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 108.4 miles on US Highway 189.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 189 is the longest continuous segment at about 108.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 189 and US 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 84.9 miles in near WY 240.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 57m 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 84.9 miles (WY 240): Navigation decision point; at 97.2 miles (US 30): Navigation decision point; at 110.1 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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84.9 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|WY 240
Turn left onto WY 240
Navigation decision point
4
97.2 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|US 30
Turn right onto US 30
Navigation decision point
6
110.1 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 57
Toward US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville
4
110.4 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
157.8 mi into trip|~2h 55m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pinedale, WY to Evanston, WY, road signs begin pointing toward Diamondville along the way.
Diamondville
110.1 mi in|~2h 4m|via US 30
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 189
108.4 mi
1h 59m
US 30
13.2 mi
14m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.5 mi
12m
WY 240
12.3 mi
13m
United States Highway 191
9.4 mi
10m
East Pine Street
1.5 mi
3m
Front Street
0.6 mi
1m
US Highway 30/189
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 189
— 108.4 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinedale, WY and Evanston, WY.
1
Start on US 191
1.5 mi·3 min·East Pine Street
2
Continue on US 191
9.4 mi·10 min·United States Highway 191
3
Turn left onto US 189
74 mi·1 hr 22 min·US Highway 189
4
Turn left onto WY 240
12 mi·13 min·WY 240
5
Turn right onto US 30
13 mi·13 min·US 30
6
Take the exit onto US 30
0.3 mi·35 sec·US 30
Exit 57Toward US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville
7
Keep slight left at fork
280 ft·12 sec
8
Turn left onto US 30; US 189
0.1 mi·11 sec·US Highway 30/189
9
Continue on US 189
34 mi·37 min·US Highway 189
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 80 West
11
Merge onto I 80; US 189
13 mi·12 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 5Toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street
13
Turn right onto WY 89
0.6 mi·1 min·Front Street
14
Turn right onto Bear River Drive
351 ft·10 sec·Bear River Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Bear River Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.4 miles from Pinedale, WY, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.4 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 35 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.4 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evanston, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pinedale, 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 Pinedale, WY
This is one driving day of about 158.7 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Pinedale, 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 US Highway 189 for about 108.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.4 mi from Pinedale, WY
· 1h 30m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
In the ridges of southwest Wyoming are some of the best-preserved fossils in the world. They tell the story of ancient life in a warm, wet environment in and around a freshwater lake. Stingrays swam i...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 109.5
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.6
0
$16.66
$7.62
Efficient EV
39.7
0
$13.89
$6.35
EV Truck/SUV
63.5
0
$22.22
$10.16
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Pinedale, WY
Morning
in Pinedale on Saturday
Local time
10:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evanston, WY
Morning
in Evanston on Saturday
Local time
10:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 57m 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 Pinedale, WY to Evanston, WY covers 158.7 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 189, US 30, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.4 miles from Pinedale, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.15 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 57m 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 84.9 miles (WY 240): Navigation decision point; at 97.2 miles (US 30): Navigation decision point; at 110.1 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pinedale, WY to Evanston, WY, road signs begin pointing toward Diamondville along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
