Casper to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

321.9 miles 518 km · straight line
386.2 miles estimated 621.6 km · driving distance
7h 46min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

How far is Casper from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Casper to Salt Lake City is 321.9 miles (518 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located WSW of Casper. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386.2 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Casper in Wyoming and Salt Lake City in Utah.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Casper and Salt Lake City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Casper to Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 46min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 19min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 23min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Casper & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Casper
42.87°N, 106.31°W
America/Denver
1560m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients