Rawlins to Evansville is 122.7 miles and takes about 2 hours 23 minutes via WY 220 and Casper West Belt, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Wyoming. Expect a mixed driving experience that's manageable for a single day trip. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without significant detours, ideal if you're looking for straightforward travel between these two Wyoming locales.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.3 miles from Rawlins, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WY 220
63.7 mi
1h 12m
3rd Street
44.1 mi
50m
Casper West Belt
7.3 mi
8m
US 20
2.7 mi
3m
Curtis Street
0.4 mi
1m
1st Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Southeast Wyoming Boulevard
<0.1 mi
<1m
West Spruce Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
WY 220
— 63.7 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rawlins, WY and Evansville, WY.
1
Start on West Spruce Street
50 ft·5 sec·West Spruce Street
2
Turn right onto US 287; WY 789
44 mi·50 min·3rd Street
3
Continue on WY 220
64 mi·1 hr 12 min·WY 220
4
Turn left onto WY 257
7.3 mi·8 min·Casper West Belt
5
Continue on US 20; US 26
2.7 mi·3 min·US 20; US 26
6
Take the exit
4.0 mi·5 min
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward Wyoming Boulevard, Evansville
8
Turn left onto WY 258
390 ft·6 sec·Southeast Wyoming Boulevard
9
Continue on WY 258
0.4 mi·1 min·Curtis Street
10
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·1st Street
11
Arrive at destination
3 ft·0 sec·1st Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 23-minute duration, this is a comfortable one-day trip, so you can leave anytime that suits your schedule. There are no specific stops suggested, so plan your own breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 63.7-mile stretch on WY 220, to avoid running low before reaching a service area. With a fuel cost estimated around $19, it's an economical drive. Consider departing in the morning to give yourself plenty of daylight and flexibility upon arrival in Evansville.
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 61.3 miles from Rawlins, WY, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.7 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.3 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rawlins, 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 Rawlins, WY
This is one driving day of about 122.7 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Rawlins, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on WY 220 for about 63.7 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 122.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 287; WY 789 / 3rd Street
Turn right onto US 287; WY 789 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
117.8 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
121.8 mi into trip|~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward Wyoming Boulevard, Evansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wyoming Boulevard, Evansville
5
122.1 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|WY 258 / Southeast Wyoming Boulevard
Turn left onto WY 258 / Southeast Wyoming Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
122.6 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|1st Street
Turn right onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.44 one way
$38.89 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$20.38
$40.76
premium
$4.53
$21.89
$43.78
diesel
$5.61
$27.09
$54.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 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
36.8
0
$12.88
$5.89
Efficient EV
30.7
0
$10.74
$4.91
EV Truck/SUV
49.1
0
$17.18
$7.85
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 15, 2026
Origin
Rawlins, WY
Evening
in Rawlins on Saturday
Local time
8:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evansville, WY
Evening
in Evansville on Saturday
Local time
8:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°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
18 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 23m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll cover a significant 63.7 miles on WY 220 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, so be prepared for a longer segment on this particular road. The drive transitions through different road types, including sections on 3rd Street and the Casper West Belt, suggesting a shift from potentially more open highway to more developed or urban-adjacent roads as you approach Evansville. It's not a purely highway grind, nor is it entirely rural backroads, offering a varied experience behind the wheel.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.7 mi on WY 220.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 287; WY 789 / 3rd Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rawlins, WY to Evansville, WY is easy. At 2h 23m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 287; WY 789 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 117.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 121.8 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 2h 23m. Total distance: 122.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 63.7 miles on WY 220. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 287; WY 789 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 117.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 121.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Evansville, WY before heading back.
