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Trip from Wilson, WY to Casper, WY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 51m

Distance

291.5 mi

469 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
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.

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Wilson, WY

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Downtown Casper, WY, WY

Casper, WY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wilson, WY to Casper, WY covers 291.5 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 US 20, South 1st Street, East Highway 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80 miles on US 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.19 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

145.8 miles from Wilson, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 51m. Total distance: 291.5 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 (52%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Wilson, WY to Casper, WY covers 291.5 miles and takes about 5h 51m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 80 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 0.3 miles in near Second 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 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Second Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WY 22 / West Highway 22): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (US 26; US 89; US 191 / North Highway 89): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Second Street

Turn right onto Second Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | WY 22 / West Highway 22

Turn left onto WY 22 / West Highway 22

Navigation decision point

5
16.9 mi into trip | ~31m in | US 26; US 89; US 191 / North Highway 89

At end of road, turn left onto US 26; US 89; US 191 / North Highway 89

Navigation decision point

5
90.1 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | US 26; US 287 / South 1st Street

Turn right onto US 26; US 287 / South 1st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
289.1 mi into trip | ~5h 45m in | 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
US 20 80 mi 1h 31m
South 1st Street 77.9 mi 1h 27m
East Highway 287 53.2 mi 1h
North Federal Boulevard 39 mi 44m
North Highway 89 17.8 mi 24m
Moose-Wilson Road 14.6 mi 25m
West Ramshorn Street 2.2 mi 2m
West Highway 22 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 20 — 80 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilson, WY and Casper, WY.

1

Start on Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Turn right onto Second Street

0.1 mi · 42 sec · Second Street
3

Turn left onto WY 22

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 22
4

Turn left onto WY 390

453 ft · 9 sec · Moose - Wilson Road
5

Continue on WY 390

15 mi · 25 min · Moose-Wilson Road
6

Turn right onto Teton Park Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Teton Park Road
7

At end of road, turn left onto US 26; US 89; US 191

18 mi · 24 min · North Highway 89
8

Continue on US 26; US 287

53 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 287
9

Continue on US 26; US 287

2.2 mi · 2 min · West Ramshorn Street
10

Turn right onto US 26; US 287

78 mi · 1 hr 27 min · South 1st Street
Use the straight lane.
11

At end of road, turn left onto US 26; WY 789

39 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard
12

Continue on US 20; US 26

77 mi · 1 hr 27 min · US 20; US 26
13

Turn left onto US 20; US 26

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 20; US 26
14

Take the exit

2.5 mi · 3 min
15

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
16

At end of road, turn left onto I 25 Business

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail
17

Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

0.9 mi · 3 min · East Sunlight Drive
18

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 145.8 miles from Wilson, WY, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 64 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 145.8 miles or 3h 1m 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 47m

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 Wilson, 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 Wilson, WY

This is one driving day of about 291.5 miles and 5h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Wilson, 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 20 for about 80 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 145.8 mi from Wilson, WY · 3h 1m into the drive

town in and county seat of Sublette County, Wyoming, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pinedale, WY

146 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

Jackson, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ethete, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 145.8 miles from Wilson, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park

National Park

Soaring over a landscape rich with wildlife, pristine lakes, and majestic alpine vistas, the Teton Range stands as a testament to generations of stewards. For over 11,000 years, communities have thriv...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour $35 near mile 29.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.19 one way

$92.38 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $48.42 $96.84
premium $4.53 $52.00 $104.00
diesel $5.61 $64.36 $128.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 102 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.5 1 $30.61 $13.99
Efficient EV 72.9 0 $25.51 $11.66
EV Truck/SUV 116.6 1 $40.81 $18.66

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Wilson, WY

Afternoon in Wilson on Thursday

Local time

3:49 PM

MDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Casper, WY

Afternoon in Casper on Thursday

Local time

3:49 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

9 degrees warmer 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 Wilson, WY to Casper, WY covers 291.5 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 US 20, South 1st Street, East Highway 287. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.8 miles from Wilson, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.19 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 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Second Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WY 22 / West Highway 22): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (US 26; US 89; US 191 / North Highway 89): Navigation decision point.
The route from Wilson, WY to Casper, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Grand Teton National Park.

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