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Trip from Moorcroft, WY to Pine Haven, WY

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

Drive Time

20m

Distance

12.1 mi

19 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m

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

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Downtown Moorcroft, WY, WY

Moorcroft, WY

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Downtown Pine Haven, WY, WY

Pine Haven, WY

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Trip Overview

Moorcroft to Pine Haven is 12.1 miles and takes about 20m via WY 113 and US Highway 14, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Wyoming's Mountain West region, offering a quick connection between two points. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for travelers looking to efficiently reach their next destination without a significant time commitment. It’s a practical choice for a simple transit leg.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WY 113 5.1 mi 9m
US Highway 14 4.5 mi 5m
State Highway 113 1 mi 1m
Pine Haven Road 0.9 mi 2m
South Yellowstone Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Waters Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WY 113 — 5.1 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moorcroft, WY and Pine Haven, WY.

1

Start on South Yellowstone Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Yellowstone Avenue
2

Continue on US 14

4.5 mi · 5 min · US Highway 14
3

Turn slight right onto WY 113

5.1 mi · 9 min · WY 113
4

Continue on WY 113

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Highway 113
5

Continue on WY 113

0.9 mi · 2 min · Pine Haven Road
6

Turn slight right onto Waters Drive

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Waters Drive
7

Arrive at destination

Waters Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.18 one way

$4.36 round trip

$4.58/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.78 $2.28 $4.55
premium $5.11 $2.43 $4.86
diesel $6.18 $2.94 $5.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.06 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 Oct 14, 2026

Origin

Moorcroft, WY

Late night in Moorcroft on Monday

Local time

4:16 AM

MDT

Current temp

51°F

Rain Showers Likely

S 5 to 8 mph 60% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 14 at 12:53PM MDT until October 15 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 14 at 12:53PM MDT until October 15 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

Destination

Pine Haven, WY

Late night in Pine Haven on Monday

Local time

4:16 AM

MDT

Current temp

52°F

Rain Showers Likely

S 2 to 6 mph 57% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 14 at 12:53PM MDT until October 15 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 14 at 12:53PM MDT until October 15 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway, with 88% of the 12.1 miles on major roads. You'll experience about 5.1 miles on WY 113 before transitioning. The majority of your travel will be on well-maintained highways, suggesting a smooth and straightforward cruising experience. Expect minimal time on surface roads as you near your destination.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on WY 113.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WY 113 and US Highway 14. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Moorcroft, WY to Pine Haven, WY is easy. At 20m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moorcroft, WY to Pine Haven, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

4,299 ft 4,120 ft

Total Climb

241 ft

Total Descent

304 ft

Highest Point

4,299 ft

~0.9 mi in

Elevation Range

179 ft

Notable High Points

4,299 ft at ~0.9 miles +54 ft prominence
4,250 ft at ~2.6 miles +5 ft prominence
4,172 ft at ~5.2 miles +0 ft prominence
4,179 ft at ~6.9 miles +8 ft prominence
4,257 ft at ~11.2 miles +50 ft prominence

About the Cities

Starting in Moorcroft, WY

Full guide →

Moorcroft is a city in Northeast Wyoming, United States.

Arriving in Pine Haven, WY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on WY 113. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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. 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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moorcroft, WY to Pine Haven, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes — Devils Tower 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 Pine Haven, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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