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Trip from Wheatland, WY to Evanston, WY

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

Drive Time

6h 40m

Distance

365.8 mi

589 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 29m ★
6 AM
6h 41m
8 AM
7h 5m
10 AM
6h 49m
12 PM
6h 47m
3 PM
6h 51m
5 PM
7h 4m
8 PM
6h 34m

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

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town in Wyoming, United States

Wheatland, WY

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seat of Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Evanston, WY

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Trip Overview

This 365.5-mile journey from Wheatland, Wyoming to Evanston, Wyoming is a feasible day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 52 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with no highway driving. Budget around $58 for fuel for this trip, which includes just one recommended stop. Traveling within the Mountain West region, this drive offers a direct path between two points in Wyoming, suitable for those who prefer less highway time and more engagement with the local road network. It's a straightforward, albeit turn-intensive, way to cover the distance.

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

182.9 miles from Wheatland, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 266.3 mi 4h 21m
State Highway 34 51.6 mi 1h 4m
US Highway 30 21.1 mi 31m
State Highway 13 17.6 mi 31m
I 25 5.9 mi 6m
North 4th Street 0.7 mi 1m
Front Street 0.6 mi 1m
South Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 266.3 mi, about 4h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheatland, WY and Evanston, WY.

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Start on I 25 Business; US 87 Business

0.2 mi · 14 sec · 9th Street
2

Continue on I 25 Business; US 87 Business

0.5 mi · 51 sec · South Street
3

Turn left onto I 25 Business; US 87 Business

0.3 mi · 53 sec · 16th Street
4

Turn right onto I 25 Business; US 87 Business

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Mariposa Parkway
Use the right lane.
5

Take the ramp onto I 25; US 87

5.6 mi · 5 min · I 25; US 87
6

Take the exit onto I 25

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 25
Toward WY 34 West: Laramie
7

Turn right onto WY 34

52 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 34
8

At end of road, turn right onto US 30; US 287

21 mi · 31 min · US Highway 30
9

Continue on US 30; US 287

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 4th Street
10

Turn left onto WY 13

18 mi · 31 min · State Highway 13
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
12

Merge onto I 80

266 mi · 4 hr 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 5 Toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street
14

Turn right onto WY 89

0.6 mi · 1 min · Front Street
15

Turn right onto Bear River Drive

351 ft · 10 sec · Bear River Drive
16

Arrive at destination

Bear River Drive

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour 52-minute duration and the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, consider an early morning departure from Wheatland to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays. With only one recommended stop, plan your breaks strategically to stay comfortable during the 365.5-mile journey. The estimated fuel cost is $58, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Wheatland. Since this is a single-day trip and not a highway cruise, the flexibility to adjust your pace based on local conditions will be your biggest advantage.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.9 miles from Wheatland, WY, or about 3h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 266.3 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 182.9 miles or 3h 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evanston, WY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Wheatland, 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 Wheatland, WY

This is one driving day of about 365.8 miles and 6h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wheatland, 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 266.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laramie, WY

183 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Laramie, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rawlins, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 182.9 miles from Wheatland, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 266.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Don Pedro's Family Mexican Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Evanston, Wyoming

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 365.8

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13077893322

Visit website

Don Pedro's Family Mexican Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 365.8

Evanston, Wyoming

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13077893322

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 365.8

Evanston, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 365.8

Evanston, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 365.8

Evanston, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station 116013

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 156.8

Rawlins, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 365.8

Evanston, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 261.3

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13073065796

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 365.8

Evanston, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13077899129

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 156.8

Rawlins, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13073280158

Visit website

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 0.7 and 364.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 25 Business; US 87 Business / 16th Street

Turn left onto I 25 Business; US 87 Business / 16th Street

Navigation decision point

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 25 Business; US 87 Business / West Mariposa Parkway

Turn right onto I 25 Business; US 87 Business / West Mariposa Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | US 30; US 287 / US Highway 30

At end of road, turn right onto US 30; US 287 / US Highway 30

Navigation decision point

5
98.5 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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364.8 mi into trip | ~6h 38m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.97 one way

$115.93 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 128 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $60.76 $121.52
premium $4.53 $65.25 $130.51
diesel $5.61 $80.76 $161.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$58

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 128 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 109.7 1 $38.41 $17.56
Efficient EV 91.5 1 $32.01 $14.63
EV Truck/SUV 146.3 1 $51.21 $23.41

Gas CO2

128 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Wheatland, WY

Evening in Wheatland on Saturday

Local time

7:11 PM

MDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evanston, WY

Evening in Evanston on Saturday

Local time

7:11 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°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

17 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

6h 40m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and potentially dealing with more frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. With a 0% highway share, this trip is entirely on local roads, offering a more grounded experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests a continuous engagement with the road rather than long, monotonous highway segments. This type of drive requires consistent attention to navigation and speed adjustments as you pass through various communities.

Only 26% 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: 266.3 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 0.7 miles in near I 25 Business; US 87 Business / 16th Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 40m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (I 25 Business; US 87 Business / 16th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 25 Business; US 87 Business / West Mariposa Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.7 miles (US 30; US 287 / US Highway 30): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 40m. Total distance: 365.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 40m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 266.3 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.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Evanston, WY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 0.7 miles (I 25 Business; US 87 Business / 16th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 25 Business; US 87 Business / West Mariposa Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.7 miles (US 30; US 287 / US Highway 30): Navigation decision point.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Evanston, WY before the return drive.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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