How far is Arapahoe, WY from Laramie, WY?

The driving distance from Arapahoe, WY to Laramie, WY is about 227 miles (365.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.06 mi
04h 08m
Flight
187.24 mi
301.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.24 mi
Kilometers
301.34 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.06 mi
Kilometers
365.42 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laramie
Tue, May 12, 11:08 PM MDT
Return by in Arapahoe
Wed, May 13, 3:16 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arapahoe
2026-05-12T18:59
Arrive Laramie
Tue, May 12, 11:08 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arapahoe
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rawlins
WY

City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

From Arapahoe
113.1 mi
02h 04m
To Laramie
114 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph ENE
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arapahoe and Laramie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arapahoe and Laramie.

  1. 1

    Start on Left Hand Ditch Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Left Hand Ditch Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rendezvous Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Rendezvous Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rendezvous Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Rendezvous Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1857 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Gas Hills Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Gas Hills Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Sand Draw Road

    34.6 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    42.4 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cedar Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Cedar Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street

    1745 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Curtis Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Curtis Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue

    111 m · 12 sec · East Ivinson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arapahoe and Laramie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
93.9 mi · 41%
Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi · 15%
Rendezvous Road
5.53 mi · 2%
East Cedar Street
1.4 mi · 1%
West Curtis Street
1.38 mi · 1%
Gas Hills Road
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

93.9 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
187.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rawlins
02h 04m from Arapahoe
Leave By
8:42 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arapahoe and Sunny near Laramie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arapahoe to Laramie?

The road trip is about 227 miles (365.4 km) and usually takes 04h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rawlins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.1 miles from Arapahoe and 114 miles from Laramie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.18 one way or $62.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arapahoe and Sunny near Laramie.

Stop Ideas Near Rawlins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rawlins and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tully Park
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Tully Park

Rawlins , WY
El Rancho Dr & W Elm St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 4.3/5 70 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City Of Rawlins Public Works Department

Rawlins , WY
915 3rd St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City government office
City Hall
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall

Rawlins , WY
521 W Cedar St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Corporate office
Key Club Park
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Key Club Park

Rawlins , WY
800 Colorado St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 3.6/5 30 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rawlins.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arapahoe and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 187.24 mi (301.34 km).

Arapahoe

#1 Arapahoe

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

Population1,656
Coordinates42.9621800, -108.4898300
Altitude1526
CountryUnited States
Laramie

#2 Laramie

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

Population32,661
Coordinates41.3113700, -105.5911000
Altitude2184
CountryUnited States
Start: Left Hand Ditch Road (-108.489755, 42.962193)
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.33 L · about $31.18
Round trip
$62.37
16.02 gal · 60.66 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $31.18 $62.37
Mid-grade $4.23 $33.89 $67.78
Premium $4.55 $36.44 $72.87
Diesel $5.41 $43.35 $86.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wyoming · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Arapahoe and Laramie. The current time is 18:59:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.