Billings to Casper Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Billings, MT to Casper, WY (275 miles). Direct I-90/I-25 route south through northeastern Wyoming.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Billings to Casper?
Billings to Casper is a 275-mile lane paying about $701 - $825 per load, near $2.55 - $3.00 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, petroleum/refinery-connected freight and oil-to-rail-connected freight.
- Distance
- 275 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $646 - $756
- Rate per mile
- $2.35 - $2.75
- Transit time
- 1 day
- Deadhead risk
- 15-20%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing for this Northern Rockies oil-refining corridor. See our dispatch fee structure.
Billings to Casper
Billings to Casper is a 275-mile, multi-hour run south, connecting Montana's biggest freight hub to Wyoming's oil-refining center. The Casper refinery processes 30,000 barrels a day of sweet crude, and Granite Peak Development is building a new oil-to-rail terminal at its Casper Logistics Hub that will load 110 rail cars in 11 hours.
Origin
Billings, MT
Destination
Casper, WY
Distance
275 miles
Transit Time
1 day
Average Rate
$646 - $756
Rate per Mile
$2.35 - $2.75
275-mile lane, a multi-hour run south
The Casper refinery processes 30,000 barrels a day of sweet crude
Granite Peak Development's new oil-to-rail terminal will load 110 rail cars in 11 hours
Billings to Casper: route facts a driver should know
Casper has been Wyoming's 'Oil City' since the late 1800s
Casper's economy has been rooted in oil and gas since the late 1800s, historically centered on the Midwest Oil Exchange, and the city is now diversifying into manufacturing, tourism, health care, and education.
Source: Oil City News, Wyoming economic indicators coverage. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Billings runs three oil refineries
Yellowstone County is home to three oil refineries: Phillips 66 in Billings, Par Pacific in Lockwood, and CHS Inc. in nearby Laurel, making Billings a genuine fuel-freight hub.
Source: Wikipedia, Billings Refinery (Phillips 66). Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Billings to Casper?
About $271.70 this week. The lane is 275 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 42 gallons, and diesel is averaging $6.42 a gallon on this lane (week of October 19, 2026). The U.S. average diesel price is up 10 cents this week.
An estimate. It uses EIA's weekly average for this region, not the price at each pump. Your mpg and fuel card discounts change it.
- Distance
- 275 mi
- Diesel needed
- 42 gal
- Price used
- $6.42/gal
- Fuel cost
- $271.70
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, petroleum/refinery-connected freight and oil-to-rail-connected freight fill the trailers heading south.
- Consumer Goods
- Agricultural Products
- Retail Distribution
What makes the Billings to Casper lane difficult?
Winter weather across Montana and Wyoming's high plains can affect road conditions from November through March
Winter weather across Montana and Wyoming's high plains can affect road conditions from November through March.
Petroleum-connected freight can require specialized equipment
Petroleum-connected freight can require specialized equipment.
A medium-length lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range
A medium-length lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range.
What freight moves on the Billings to Casper lane?
What travels between Billings and Casper, and why the refinery and new rail terminal matter here.
Primary Commodities
- •Consumer Goods
- •Agricultural Products
- •Retail Distribution
Secondary Commodities
- •Petroleum/refinery-connected freight (Casper)
- •Oil-to-rail-connected freight (Granite Peak)
- •Consumer goods
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Petroleum/refinery freight (steady)
- •Oil-to-rail-connected freight (growing)
When is the Billings to Casper lane busiest?
Steady petroleum-refinery freight shapes this lane more than any retail calendar.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holidays, cushioned by steady refinery-connected freight.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
Consumer goods climb modestly from October through December.
Produce Season?
Not a major factor on this lane.
- •Steady oil-refinery-connected freight year-round
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •Summer freight demand
Hurricane Risk?
None. Winter weather across Montana and Wyoming's high plains is this corridor's real seasonal risk.
Seasonal Strategy Summary
This lane runs fairly steady year-round, tracking Wyoming's energy-sector production schedule.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Billings to Casper lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need special equipment.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
1-2 days out is typical for this haul.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical petroleum/refinery-connected freight tends to pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a tight winter delivery without checking high-plains road conditions.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Billings to Casper
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This is a long haul at 280 miles, so plan for a solid one-day trip.
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Oil and gas equipment freight is worth asking about given Casper's century-plus energy economy.
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Fuel and tanker freight out of Billings is another option here.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Billings to Casper lane?
Casper's growing oil-to-rail infrastructure makes a return load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Casper
- •Sheridan WY
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 15-20%
With Granite Peak's terminal set to load 110 rail cars in 11 hours, there is real backhaul variety ahead.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •Oil & gas equipment freight from Casper offers a reliable, non-seasonal backhaul base.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Casper's oil and gas base gives you real backhaul options for tanker and equipment freight.
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Billings's three-refinery fuel economy keeps northbound loads flowing too.
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Give yourself real recovery time after this run before your next dispatch.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Billings to Casper lane?
Three notes before this oil-refining corridor run.
Check Montana and Wyoming high-plains winter conditions before a late-fall through early-spring run.
Confirm specialized equipment before hauling petroleum-connected freight.
Watch for new freight opportunities as Granite Peak's oil-to-rail terminal comes online.
Two of the region's energy-economy cities connected directly. Worth building relationships with tanker and equipment shippers on both ends.
Billings to Casper Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, Casper's refinery, and the new oil-to-rail terminal.
The lane data shows about $701 - $825 per load, or $2.55 - $3.00 a mile, across 275 miles.
30,000 barrels a day of sweet crude from Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain region.
It's a multi-hour run given the 275 miles.
Reasonably, given the refinery and Granite Peak's growing oil-to-rail terminal.
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Local resources
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