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Trip from Evanston, WY to South Greeley, WY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 57m

Distance

359.2 mi

578 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 44m ★
6 AM
5h 57m
8 AM
6h 23m
10 AM
6h 7m
12 PM
6h 4m
3 PM
6h 8m
5 PM
6h 22m
8 PM
5h 50m

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

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Evanston, WY

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South Greeley, WY

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Trip Overview

This 359.2-mile journey from Evanston, WY, to South Greeley, WY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 57 minutes of driving time. You'll primarily travel on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Purple Heart Trail, and North Greeley Highway, with no significant interstate driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $57. Given its manageable duration and the fact that both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, this route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility and minimal disruption to your schedule. One planned stop is recommended along the way.

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

179.6 miles from Evanston, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 353.6 mi 5h 48m
Purple Heart Trail 2.5 mi 2m
North Greeley Highway 1.2 mi 1m
Front Street 0.7 mi 1m
West College Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Cedar Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Rooks Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Bear River Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 353.6 mi, about 5h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, WY and South Greeley, 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

354 mi · 5 hr 48 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5

Continue on I 80

2.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 362 Toward I 180, US 85: Central Avenue, Greely
7

Turn right onto I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Greeley Highway
8

Turn right onto I 25 BUS; US 87 BUS; WY 212

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West College Drive
9

Turn left onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Cedar Avenue
10

At end of road, turn left onto Citrus Street

141 ft · 8 sec · Citrus Street
11

Turn right onto Rooks Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Rooks Avenue
12

Arrive at destination

Rooks Avenue

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just under 6 hours, this drive is comfortably achievable in one day. Consider an early morning departure from Evanston to maximize daylight and allow ample time for your single recommended stop. The longest stretch is over 350 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, so plan for at least one break to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the long 353.6-mile segment, as services might be spaced out. The $57 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always budget a little extra.

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 179.6 miles from Evanston, WY, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 353.6 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 179.6 miles or 2h 58m 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 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Greeley, 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 359.2 miles and 5h 57m.

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 353.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rawlins, WY

180 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

Green River, WY

Fuel and coffee

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

Rawlins, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 179.6 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 353.6 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

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, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 102.6

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13073828800

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

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 205.3

Rawlins, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13073280158

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

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 307.9

Laramie, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 359.2

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13076352918

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 102.6

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13073065796

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 359.2

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

Geological Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 307.9

Laramie, Wyoming

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13077662646

Visit website

All Points West Escape Room and Fun Center

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 307.9

Laramie, Wyoming

Hours: Closed

+13074603966

Visit website

Holliday Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 359.2

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+13076376429

Visit website

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 359.1 — 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
6
357.1 mi into trip | ~5h 53m in

Take the exit toward I 180, US 85: Central Avenue, Greely

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

Exit 362 Toward I 180, US 85: Central Avenue, Greely
5
359.1 mi into trip | ~5h 56m in | Citrus Street

At end of road, turn left onto Citrus Street

Navigation decision point

5
359.1 mi into trip | ~5h 56m in | Rooks Avenue

Turn right onto Rooks Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.92 one way

$113.84 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 126 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $59.66 $119.33
premium $4.53 $64.08 $128.15
diesel $5.61 $79.31 $158.61

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: 125.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 107.8 1 $37.72 $17.24
Efficient EV 89.8 1 $31.43 $14.37
EV Truck/SUV 143.7 1 $50.29 $22.99

Gas CO2

126 kg

EV CO2

42 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

Evanston, WY

Evening in Evanston on Saturday

Local time

7:13 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Greeley, WY

Evening in South Greeley on Saturday

Local time

7:13 PM

MDT

Current temp

41°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

23 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

5h 57m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 359.2-mile route, with a highway share of 0%. The majority of your time will be spent on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, which features a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 353.6 miles. This suggests a journey that largely sticks to a consistent road type, likely involving more frequent directional changes and varied speed limits compared to a pure interstate experience. The 'turn-heavy' profile indicates you'll need to stay attentive to navigation as you progress through Wyoming.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 353.6 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.

This is a straightforward 5h 57m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 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 357.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 57m. Total distance: 359.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 353.6 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.

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

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at South Greeley, 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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