Evansville, WY to Green River, WY is 243 miles and takes about 4h 27m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and US 287, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward journey across Wyoming. Expect a route that involves a mix of highway speeds and more local road navigation, making it a practical choice for a single-day trip. It's a solid option if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.
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
121.5 miles from Evansville, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
119.1 mi
1h 55m
County Road 308
63.7 mi
1h 12m
US 287
44.1 mi
50m
CY Avenue
4.4 mi
7m
Highway 220
3 mi
4m
East Yellowstone Highway
2.4 mi
3m
I 80 Bus
1.9 mi
4m
West Spruce Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 119.1 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, WY and Green River, WY.
1
Start on 1st Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·1st Street
2
Turn left onto Curtis Street
0.2 mi·46 sec·Curtis Street
3
Turn right onto US 20; US 26; US 87
0.9 mi·1 min·East Yellowstone Highway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; US 26; US 87
1.5 mi·2 min·East Yellowstone Highway
5
Turn slight right onto I 25 Business; US 20 Business; US 26 Business; US 87 Business
1.1 mi·1 min·East 1st Street
6
Turn left onto WY 220
0.9 mi·1 min·North Poplar Street
7
Turn right onto WY 220
4.4 mi·7 min·CY Avenue
8
Continue on WY 220
3.0 mi·4 min·Highway 220
9
Continue on WY 220
64 mi·1 hr 12 min·County Road 308
10
Continue on US 287; WY 789
44 mi·50 min·US 287; WY 789
11
Turn right onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; WY 789
1.5 mi·2 min·West Spruce Street
12
Take the ramp onto WY 789
0.6 mi·1 min·WY 789
13
Merge onto I 80; US 30; WY 789
119 mi·1 hr 55 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14
Take the exit onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
1.9 mi·4 min·I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
Toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West: Green River
15
Turn right onto North 1st East
35 ft·1 sec·North 1st East
16
Arrive at destination
North 1st East
Trip Plan
With a driving time of under five hours, this trip is best tackled in a single day, allowing you to leave whenever is most convenient. Consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. Fuel stops should be planned strategically; while the $39 fuel cost is an estimate, it's wise to top off your tank before leaving Evansville and again before heading into Green River, especially given the 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile which might mean fewer services right off the main path. Keep an eye on County Road 308 for any specific local conditions.
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 121.5 miles from Evansville, WY, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.1 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 53 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.5 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Green River, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Evansville, 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 Evansville, WY
This is one driving day of about 243 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Evansville, 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 119.1 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 243 — 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|Curtis Street
Turn left onto Curtis Street
Navigation decision point
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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|US 20; US 26; US 87 / East Yellowstone Highway
Turn right onto US 20; US 26; US 87 / East Yellowstone Highway
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|US 20; US 26; US 87 / East Yellowstone Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; US 26; US 87 / East Yellowstone Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
241.1 mi into trip|~4h 22m in|I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
Take the exit onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West: Green River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West:...
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243 mi into trip|~4h 27m in|North 1st East
Turn right onto North 1st East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.51 one way
$77.01 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$40.36
$80.73
premium
$4.53
$43.35
$86.70
diesel
$5.61
$53.65
$107.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.9
0
$25.51
$11.66
Efficient EV
60.8
0
$21.26
$9.72
EV Truck/SUV
97.2
1
$34.02
$15.55
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 18, 2026
Origin
Evansville, WY
Evening
in Evansville on Saturday
Local time
8:52 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Green River, WY
Evening
in Green River on Saturday
Local time
8:52 PM
MDT
Current temp
20°F
Mostly Clear
W 6 to 14 mph1% chanceLive 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
26 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
4h 27m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey features a significant portion on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, accounting for 20% of the drive. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 119.1 miles on this highway, which provides a good sense of open road driving. However, the route is characterized as 'Turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting that transitions between major roads and local routes will be frequent. Be prepared for dynamic driving conditions as you move between faster highway segments and potentially slower, more winding local roads as you approach your destination.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 119.1 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 Curtis Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 10 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 (Curtis Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 20; US 26; US 87 / East Yellowstone Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 20; US 26; US 87 / East Yellowstone Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 27m. Total distance: 243 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 119.1 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.
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 (Curtis Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 20; US 26; US 87 / East Yellowstone Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 20; US 26; US 87 / East Yellowstone Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Green River, WY, but most travelers stay overnight.
