Cheyenne to Casper Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Cheyenne, WY to Casper, WY (180 miles). Connects Cheyenne to central Wyoming's oil & gas freight base via I-25.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Cheyenne to Casper?
Cheyenne to Casper is a 180-mile lane paying about $477 - $558 per load, near $2.65 - $3.10 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, petroleum/refinery-connected freight and oil-to-rail-connected freight.
- Distance
- 180 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $468 - $540
- Rate per mile
- $2.60 - $3.00
- Transit time
- Same day / 3 hrs
- Deadhead risk
- 15-20%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing for this Wyoming oil-refining corridor. See our dispatch fee structure.
Cheyenne to Casper
Cheyenne to Casper is a 180-mile, roughly 3-hour run north on I-25, connecting Wyoming's I-25/I-80 freight crossroads to the state's oil-refining center. The Casper refinery processes 30,000 barrels a day of sweet crude from Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain region, 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
Cheyenne, WY
Destination
Casper, WY
Distance
180 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 3 hrs
Average Rate
$468 - $540
Rate per Mile
$2.60 - $3.00
180-mile lane, about 3 hours on I-25
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
Cheyenne 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 alongside its energy base.
Source: Oil City News, Wyoming economic indicators coverage. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Cheyenne became Union Pacific's Mountain Division headquarters in 1867
Union Pacific designated Cheyenne its Mountain Division headquarters on July 4, 1867, and the city grew into a key helper-locomotive and repair-shop town for trains climbing Sherman Hill toward the Rockies.
Source: WyoHistory.org, Wyoming State Historical Society. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Cheyenne to Casper?
About $177.84 this week. The lane is 180 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 28 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
- 180 mi
- Diesel needed
- 28 gal
- Price used
- $6.42/gal
- Fuel cost
- $177.84
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, petroleum/refinery-connected freight and oil-to-rail-connected freight fill the trailers heading north.
- Oil & Gas Equipment
- Consumer Goods
- Agricultural Products
What makes the Cheyenne to Casper lane difficult?
Winter weather across Wyoming's high plains can affect road conditions from November through March
Winter weather across 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 Cheyenne to Casper lane?
What travels between Cheyenne and Casper, and why the refinery and new rail terminal matter here.
Primary Commodities
- •Oil & Gas Equipment
- •Consumer Goods
- •Agricultural Products
Secondary Commodities
- •Petroleum/refinery-connected freight (Casper refinery)
- •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 Cheyenne 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 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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne to Casper
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At 180 miles, this is a comfortable one-day run.
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Oil and gas equipment freight is worth asking about given Casper's century-plus energy economy.
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Rail-linked freight out of Cheyenne is another option here.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Cheyenne 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, WY
- •Regional distribution hubs near Casper
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 specialized backhaul option.
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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Cheyenne's rail-town freight base keeps southbound loads flowing too.
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This lane is short enough for a same-day or next-day backhaul.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Cheyenne to Casper lane?
Three notes before this oil-refining corridor run.
Check 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.
Casper's diversification beyond oil and gas, into manufacturing, tourism, and health care, is opening up general freight beyond the traditional energy base.
Cheyenne to Casper Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, Casper's refinery, and the new oil-to-rail terminal.
The lane data shows about $477 - $558 per load, or $2.65 - $3.10 a mile, across 180 miles.
30,000 barrels a day of sweet crude from Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain region.
About 3 hours for the 180 miles.
Reasonably, given the refinery and Granite Peak's growing oil-to-rail terminal.
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Local resources
Dry Van owner-operator, West Coast: +$2,010/week after moving to $2.62/mi on general freight / consumer goods freight.
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