Origin
Kemmerer, WY
Late night in Kemmerer on Tuesday
Local time
2:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kemmerer, WY to Evanston, WY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kemmerer, WY
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Evanston, WY
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Trip Overview
This 50.6-mile drive from Kemmerer to Evanston, Wyoming, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 58 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical option for a day trip within the Mountain West region. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making it a convenient and efficient journey. Given its short duration and uncomplicated nature, this drive is perfect for a single day, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. It's a practical choice for travelers looking for a quick connection between these two Wyoming locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 189 | 34.4 mi | 37m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 12.5 mi | 12m |
| Highway 30/189 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Front Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US Highway 30/189 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Coral Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 189
— 34.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kemmerer, WY and Evanston, WY.
1
Start on this road
151 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Garnet Street
178 ft
·
9 sec
·
Garnet Street
3
Turn right onto US 30; US 189
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pine Street
4
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Coral Street
5
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Central Avenue
6
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 30/189
7
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Highway 30/189
8
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
US Highway 30/189
9
Continue on US 189
34 mi
·
37 min
·
US Highway 189
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 80 West
11
Merge onto I 80; US 189
13 mi
·
12 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 5
Toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street
13
Turn right onto WY 89
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
14
Turn right onto Bear River Drive
351 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bear River Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Bear River Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Garnet Street
Turn right onto Garnet Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30; US 189 / Pine Street
Turn right onto US 30; US 189 / Pine Street
Navigation decision point
4
36.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 West
6
49.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street
4
50.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Bear River Drive
Turn right onto Bear River Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.02 one way
$16.04 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.03 | $18.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Evanston, WY
Late night in Evanston on Tuesday
Local time
2:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this journey, with 72% of the drive on major roadways like US Highway 189 and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 34.4 miles on US Highway 189, offering a sustained period of highway travel. This route is characterized by its directness, moving efficiently through the landscape. The road profile suggests a consistent driving experience without significant shifts in road type, making it a predictable and smooth ride.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Garnet Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kemmerer, WY to Evanston, WY is easy. At 58m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Garnet Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30; US 189 / Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on US Highway 189. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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: near the start (Garnet Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30; US 189 / Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Evanston, WY before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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