Evanston to Marbleton is 123.4 miles and takes about 2 hours 16 minutes via US Highway 189, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wyoming, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. You'll be spending most of your time on highways, making for a straightforward drive. With no planned stops, this is a quick and efficient route if you're looking to cover ground without much fuss. Plan for a simple, direct transit between these two Wyoming communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.7 miles from Evanston, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 189
49.5 mi
55m
US 189
34.7 mi
37m
US 30
13.3 mi
14m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.5 mi
12m
WY 240
12.3 mi
13m
Front Street
0.7 mi
1m
Bear River Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
East 1st Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 189
— 49.5 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, WY and Marbleton, 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
12 mi·12 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5
Take the exit onto US 189
0.2 mi·31 sec·US 189
Exit 18Toward US 189 North: Kemmerer
6
Turn left onto US 189
35 mi·37 min·US 189
7
Take the ramp onto US 30
13 mi·14 min·US 30
8
Turn left onto WY 240
12 mi·13 min·WY 240
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 189
50 mi·55 min·US Highway 189
10
Turn right onto East 1st Street
90 ft·3 sec·East 1st Street
11
Arrive at destination
East 1st Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 16 minute drive time, departing in the morning allows for ample daylight and flexibility. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is under three hours, you can easily complete this in a single day without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you get closer to Marbleton, as services can be spread out in this region. The primary route, US Highway 189, is generally well-maintained, but always check local conditions before you depart, especially during winter months. Your fuel cost is estimated at $20, so plan accordingly.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.7 miles from Evanston, WY, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.5 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 27 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.7 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marbleton, 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 123.4 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Evanston, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 189 for about 49.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 73.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
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
5
13.5 mi into trip|~15m in|US 189
Take the exit onto US 189 toward US 189 North: Kemmerer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 18
Toward US 189 North: Kemmerer
4
61.6 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|WY 240
Turn left onto WY 240
Navigation decision point
5
73.8 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|US 189 / US Highway 189
At end of road, turn right onto US 189 / US Highway 189
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.55 one way
$39.11 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$20.50
$40.99
premium
$4.53
$22.01
$44.03
diesel
$5.61
$27.25
$54.49
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37
0
$12.96
$5.92
Efficient EV
30.9
0
$10.80
$4.94
EV Truck/SUV
49.4
0
$17.28
$7.90
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Evanston, WY
Late night
in Evanston on Tuesday
Local time
2:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Marbleton, WY
Late night
in Marbleton on Tuesday
Local time
2:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
52°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
1 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
2h 16m 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.
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 46.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 89% of the total mileage on paved roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 49.5 miles on US Highway 189 before you transition to potentially more rural or surface roads. Expect mostly rural cruising for the majority of this drive. The transition from US Highway 189 to other routes will likely feel like a natural progression in Wyoming's open landscapes.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.5 mi on US Highway 189.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 189 and US 189. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS / Front Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Evanston, WY to Marbleton, WY is easy. At 2h 16m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 13.5 miles (US 189): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 123.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 49.5 miles on US Highway 189. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 13.5 miles (US 189): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Fossil Butte National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marbleton, WY before heading back.
