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Trip from Evanston, WY to Basin, WY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 39m

Distance

357 mi

575 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 27m ★
6 AM
6h 39m
8 AM
7h 3m
10 AM
6h 48m
12 PM
6h 45m
3 PM
6h 49m
5 PM
7h 2m
8 PM
6h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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seat of Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Evanston, WY

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town and county seat of Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

Basin, WY

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Trip Overview

This 357-mile journey from Evanston, Wyoming, to Basin, Wyoming, is planned as a single-day trip, taking approximately 6 hours and 39 minutes of pure driving time. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with a 0% highway share, suggesting a more intimate and potentially turn-heavy experience through the Mountain West region. With an estimated fuel cost of $57, this route is designed for efficiency, making it a manageable drive for a single day. The general feel is that of a local exploration rather than a high-speed transit, offering a chance to experience Wyoming's landscapes at a more relaxed pace.

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

178.5 miles from Evanston, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 99.3 mi 1h 37m
Highway 28 66.5 mi 1h 15m
WY 789 46.8 mi 54m
US 191 38.4 mi 43m
Park Street 32.4 mi 39m
Idaho Street 31.9 mi 38m
North 10th Street 29.8 mi 32m
US 287 8.4 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 99.3 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, WY and Basin, WY.

1

Start on Bear River Drive

351 ft · 17 sec · Bear River Drive
2

Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS

0.7 mi · 1 min · Front Street
3

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 189 North
4

Merge onto I 80; US 189

99 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5

Take the exit onto US 191

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 191
Toward US 191 North
6

Continue on US 191

1.1 mi · 2 min · Elk Street
7

Continue on US 191

38 mi · 43 min · US 191
8

Turn right onto WY 28

66 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Highway 28
9

Continue on US 287; WY 789

8.4 mi · 9 min · US 287; WY 789
10

Turn right onto WY 789

47 mi · 54 min · WY 789
Use the straight / left lanes.
11

Turn left onto US 20; WY 789

32 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Turn left onto US 20; WY 789

0.8 mi · 2 min · South 6th Street
Use the slight left / right lanes.
13

Continue on US 20; WY 789

32 mi · 39 min · Park Street
Use the left / slight right lanes.
14

Turn left onto North Railway Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Railway Avenue
15

Continue on Russell Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Russell Avenue
16

Turn left onto US 16; US 20; WY 789

30 mi · 32 min · North 10th Street
17

Arrive at destination

US 16; US 20; WY 789

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour-plus duration, starting your drive from Evanston in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow for a comfortable pace. Since this is a single-day trip with a 0% highway share, build in flexibility for spontaneous pauses, as the "turn-heavy local drive" profile suggests potential for unexpected discoveries. Plan for one main stop, as indicated by the data, to refuel and stretch your legs. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially when leaving larger towns, as services can be spread out on Wyoming's local roads.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 178.5 miles from Evanston, WY, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.3 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 79 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 178.5 miles or 3h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Basin, WY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Evanston, 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 Evanston, WY

This is one driving day of about 357 miles and 6h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Evanston, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 99.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Riverton, WY

179 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.

Popular next leg

Riverton, WY to Basin, WY

117.5 mi · 2h 19m

Pacing Suggestions

Green River, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lander, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 178.5 miles from Evanston, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.3 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Don Pedro's Family Mexican Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Evanston, Wyoming

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13077893322

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Cabin Brew

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Basin, Wyoming

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 357

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

Don Pedro's Family Mexican Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Evanston, Wyoming

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13077893322

Visit website

Wonderful House Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 102

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13073828800

Visit website

Cabin Brew

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 357

Basin, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

Washakie Coffee Cabin

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 331.5

Worland, Wyoming

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13073472077

Visit website

Milly G's Espresso

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 331.5

Worland, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–5:30 pm

+13073478346

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Evanston, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Evanston, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Evanston, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 102

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13073065796

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 102

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 102

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Evanston, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Evanston, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13077899129

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 261.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS / Front Street

Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS / Front Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East, US 189 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 80 East, US 189 North
4
100.3 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | US 191

Take the exit onto US 191 toward US 191 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 191 North
5
214.7 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | WY 789

Turn right onto WY 789

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
261.6 mi into trip | ~4h 45m in | US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street

Turn left onto US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.57 one way

$113.14 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 125 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $59.30 $118.60
premium $4.53 $63.68 $127.37
diesel $5.61 $78.82 $157.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 124.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 107.1 1 $37.48 $17.14
Efficient EV 89.3 1 $31.24 $14.28
EV Truck/SUV 142.8 1 $49.98 $22.85

Gas CO2

125 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (66% 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

Evanston, WY

Evening in Evanston on Saturday

Local time

7:08 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Basin, WY

Evening in Basin on Saturday

Local time

7:08 PM

MDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Riverton, WY

179 mi in

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

20 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

6h 39m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 357-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. This means you'll be on roads that require more attention and frequent adjustments, unlike a monotonous interstate cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the "profile" indicates a dynamic driving experience. As you transition from Evanston to Basin, the road's character will likely shift from urban interfaces to more open, rural Wyoming terrain, demanding constant engagement from the driver.

45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.3 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 0.1 miles in near I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS / Front Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 39m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.3 miles (US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 39m. Total distance: 357 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 39m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 99.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Basin, WY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WY can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.3 miles (US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Basin, WY before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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