Evanston, WY Road Trips
Evanston, WY serves as a quiet starting point in the Mountain West, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 342 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Evanston, WY spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
439.7 mi
Torrington, WY
Quickest Drive
58m
Kemmerer, WY
Plan Around Evanston, WY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Evanston, WY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Evanston, WY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Evanston, WY
Driving from Evanston, WY
The typical drive from Evanston, WY covers about 342 miles and takes around 6h 1m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 440 miles (7h 38m), while the shortest is just 123 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Evanston, WY are Torrington, WY (439.7 mi, 7h 38m), Lusk, WY (432.1 mi, 7h 36m), South Greeley, WY (359.2 mi, 5h 57m), Basin, WY (357 mi, 6h 39m), and Marbleton, WY (123.4 mi, 2h 16m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WY currently averages around $3.89 per gallon. For the typical 342-mile trip from Evanston, WY, budget about $53 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Evanston, WY and 5 routes heading into Evanston, WY, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 123 to 440 miles.
The longest mapped route from Evanston, WY covers 440 miles and takes approximately 7h 38m. Shorter options start at just 123 miles.
The average route from Evanston, WY runs about 342 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 342-mile trip from Evanston, WY costs roughly $53 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Evanston, WY include Torrington, WY, Lusk, WY, South Greeley, WY and Basin, WY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Evanston, WY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,803
Median Income
$76,569
Median Home Value
$236,400
Median Age
35.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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