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 359 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Evanston, WY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
439.7 mi
Torrington, WY
Quickest Drive
3h 26m
Rawlins, 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 359 miles and takes around 6h 15m. 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 209 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 Rawlins, WY (208.9 mi, 3h 26m). 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 359-mile trip from Evanston, WY, budget about $55 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. 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 2 routes heading into Evanston, WY, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 209 to 440 miles.
The longest mapped route from Evanston, WY covers 440 miles and takes approximately 7h 38m. Shorter options start at just 209 miles.
The average route from Evanston, WY runs about 359 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 359-mile trip from Evanston, WY costs roughly $55 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.
Evanston, WY at a Glance
Founded
1868
Elevation
6,749 ft
Area
10 mi²
Notable People from Evanston, WY
A sampling of people born in Evanston, WY.
Dana Perino
1972
American conservative political commentator and the 24th White House Press Secretary (born 1972)
Kirby Heyborne
1976
American actor
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Traveler Guide to Evanston, WY
Evanston is a city in Southwest Wyoming. The town was founded during the construction of the first transcontinental railroad and maintains a strong railroad history. The population was 11,700 people in 2020.
1 Bear River State Park, 601 Bear River Dr, ☏ +1 307 789-6547. May 1 to Sep 30 8AM-10PM daily; Oct 1 to Apr 30 8AM to 8PM. Visitor Center hours vary. 324 acre day use park with Visitor Center. Wildlife including bison and elk. Biking, hiking, skiing, river access, and numerous geocaches. Free. (updated Mar 2023) Uinta County Museum, 1020 Front St, ☏ +1 307 789-8248, [email protected]. M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-4PM. Located in a historic Carnegie building, the museum has collections related to the history of the Evanston area. (updated Mar 2023)
Evanston provides an abundance of outdoor recreation. Summer has many nearby hiking, wildlife viewing, horse racing and rodeos. Winter brings snowmobiling, skiing, sledding, sleigh rides, and an international dog sled race in late January. Guest ranches, Contact Chamber of Commerce for current list of participating guest ranches., ☏ +1 307 783-0370, toll-free: +1 800 328-9708, [email protected]. Horseback riding, wagon rides, western cooking classes varies. (updated Mar 2023) Purple Sage Golf Course, 401 Kindler Dr, ☏ +1 307 789-2383, [email protected]. Golf course. Cross-country skiing during winter. Restaurant and bar. (updated Mar 2023) Roundhouse and Railyard Tours, 1200 Main St, ☏ +1 307 783-6300. Complete form on city website to schedule tour. Built in 1912. Fully intact four-section roundhouse with operating turntable. (updated Mar 2023) Uinta Lanes, 2631 Hwy 150 S, ☏ +1 307 789-4099. Su 2-10PM, M-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-Midnight. Bowling (call for open times), restaurant and bar. (updated Mar 2023) Wyoming Downs, 10180 Hwy 89 N, ☏ +1 307-789-7223. Horse racetrack, simulcast, and historical horse racing terminals (similar to slot machines). (updated Nov 2025)
Jody's Diner, 260 Bear River Dr, ☏ +1 307 789-8550. Traditional diner with all day breakfast. (updated Mar 2023) Paff's, 164 Front St, ☏ +1 307 789-0961. American food. (updated Mar 2023)
Kate's, 923 Main St, ☏ +1 307 789-7662. Bar and food. Pool tables and dart board. (updated Mar 2023) Suds Brothers Brewery, 1012 Main St, ☏ +1 307 444-7837, [email protected]. M-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 11AM-8PM. Handcrafted beer, lunch and dinner with burgers, pizzas and daily specials. (updated Mar 2023)
Best Western Dunmar Inn, 1601 Harrison Dr, ☏ +1 307 789-3770. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Steakhouse and lounge, pool Comfort Inn Evanston, 1931 Harrison Dr, ☏ +1 307 789-7799, fax: +1 307 789-7733. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. Indoor pool, breakfast, fitness center, pet friendly Prairie Inn, 264 Bear River Dr, ☏ +1 307 789-2920. 30 rooms on 1 level, fridge/microwave, continental breakfast, pet friendly
The town is located on I-80 only 4 miles east of the Utah border. Salt Lake City International Airport is located 88 miles away.
Travel tips adapted from Evanston (Wyoming) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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