Connecting Saratoga to Casper, this 163.2-mile journey through the Mountain West is a straightforward drive that typically takes about 3 hours and 8 minutes. Because the trip is manageable in a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stop. You should budget approximately $26 for fuel to cover the distance, making it an affordable excursion within Wyoming. Navigating primarily via WY 220, US 287, and State Highway 130, you will find this route serves as a reliable connector between the two towns. It is a practical choice if you are looking for a focused drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.6 miles from Saratoga, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WY 220
63.7 mi
1h 12m
US 287
43 mi
49m
State Highway 130
19.6 mi
21m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi
18m
Casper West Belt
7.3 mi
8m
US 20
3.1 mi
3m
Higley Boulevard
1.5 mi
1m
Bryan Stock Trail
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
WY 220
— 63.7 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga, WY and Casper, WY.
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Start on East Bridge Avenue
347 ft·13 sec·East Bridge Avenue
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Turn right onto WY 130; WY 230
0.6 mi·1 min·North 1st Street
3
Continue on WY 130; WY 230
20 mi·21 min·State Highway 130
4
Continue on US 30; US 287
0.2 mi·24 sec·US 30; US 287
5
Take the ramp onto US 30; US 287
0.5 mi·40 sec·US 30; US 287
6
Merge onto I 80; US 30; US 287
19 mi·18 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 287
0.7 mi·1 min·US 287
Toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: RawlinsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; US 287
0.5 mi·39 sec·East Cedar Street
9
Turn right onto US 287 BYP
1.5 mi·1 min·Higley Boulevard
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 287; WY 789
42 mi·48 min·US 287; WY 789
11
Continue on WY 220
64 mi·1 hr 12 min·WY 220
12
Turn left onto WY 257
7.3 mi·8 min·Casper West Belt
13
Continue on US 20; US 26
2.7 mi·3 min·US 20; US 26
14
Take the exit
2.5 mi·3 min
15
Take the exit onto US 20; US 26; US 87
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 20; US 26; US 87
Toward US 20 East, US 26 East, US 87 South: North Beverly Street, Bryan Stock Trail
16
At end of road, turn left onto I 25 Business
1.1 mi·2 min·Bryan Stock Trail
17
Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive
0.9 mi·3 min·East Sunlight Drive
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Arrive at destination
North Sunlight Drive
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip with only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Plan to fill up your tank before heading out, as the $26 fuel estimate assumes you are prepared for the 163.2-mile distance. Because you face a 63.7-mile stretch on WY 220, make sure you are comfortable with longer intervals between opportunities to pull over. Utilize your single planned stop to break up the 3-hour and 8-minute duration, ensuring you stay alert throughout the journey. Checking your tire pressure and vehicle fluids before leaving Saratoga is a smart move given the highway-heavy nature of this route.
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 81.6 miles from Saratoga, WY, or about 1h 30m 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 36 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.6 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Casper, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saratoga, 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 Saratoga, WY
This is one driving day of about 163.2 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Saratoga, 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 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 160.8 — 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|WY 130; WY 230 / North 1st Street
Turn right onto WY 130; WY 230 / North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
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20.9 mi into trip|~23m in|I 80; US 30; US 287 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80; US 30; US 287 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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39.6 mi into trip|~42m in|US 287
Take the exit onto US 287 toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: Rawlins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76:...
4
42.3 mi into trip|~46m in|US 287; WY 789
At end of road, turn right onto US 287; WY 789
Navigation decision point
5
160.8 mi into trip|~3h 2m in|US 20; US 26; US 87
Take the exit onto US 20; US 26; US 87 toward US 20 East, US 26 East, US 87 South: North Beverly Street, Bryan Stock Trail
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 East, US 26 East, US 87 South: Nor...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.86 one way
$51.72 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$27.11
$54.22
premium
$4.53
$29.11
$58.23
diesel
$5.61
$36.03
$72.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49
0
$17.14
$7.83
Efficient EV
40.8
0
$14.28
$6.53
EV Truck/SUV
65.3
0
$22.85
$10.44
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Saratoga, WY
Morning
in Saratoga on Sunday
Local time
8:22 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Casper, WY
Morning
in Casper on Sunday
Local time
8:22 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°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
6 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
3h 8m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 80 percent of this route consists of open highway driving. You will spend a significant portion of your time on these roads, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 63.7 miles along WY 220. The personality of the drive is steady and consistent, moving away from local roads toward faster highway travel as you progress. Behind the wheel, you will notice the transition between these major thoroughfares, providing a predictable pace for the duration of the 163.2-mile trip. It is a functional drive designed for those who prefer steady momentum over frequent turns.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WY 220 and US 287. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WY 130; WY 230 / North 1st Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 8m drive. You will face about 12 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 (WY 130; WY 230 / North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles (I 80; US 30; US 287 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 163.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 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.
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 (WY 130; WY 230 / North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles (I 80; US 30; US 287 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Casper, WY, but most travelers stay overnight.
