How far is Casper, WY from Laramie, WY?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to Laramie, WY is about 154.1 miles (248 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
154.09 mi
03h 04m
Flight
113.65 mi
182.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.65 mi
Kilometers
182.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.09 mi
Kilometers
247.99 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laramie
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM MDT
Return by in Casper
Sun, Apr 19, 11:40 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-04-19T05:31
Arrive Laramie
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM MDT

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

Leave by
10:52 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Casper
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
Glendo
WY

Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States

From Casper
92.5 mi
01h 32m
To Laramie
61.6 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Sunlight Drive

    1368 ft · 1 min · North Sunlight Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    770 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sunlight Drive

    2655 ft · 2 min · East Sunlight Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bryan Stock Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on North Beverly Street

    1150 ft · 30 sec · North Beverly Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Yellowstone Highway

    1535 ft · 26 sec · East Yellowstone Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 South: Douglas

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    112.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WY 34 West: Laramie

    1937 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 34

    51.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 34

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 30

    14.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 30

  12. 12

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Curtis Street

    125 m · 14 sec · East Curtis Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue

    111 m · 12 sec · East Ivinson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
113 mi · 73%
State Highway 34
51.6 mi · 33%
US Highway 30
14.4 mi · 9%
North 3rd Street
2.1 mi · 1%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.11 mi · 1%
North 4th Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

113 mi · 01h 52m

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
113.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendo
01h 32m from Casper
Leave By
10:52 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Casper and Sunny near Laramie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.1 miles (248 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Glendo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Casper and 61.6 miles from Laramie.

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

The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 10:52 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.18 one way or $42.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glendo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glendo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

40 mi away
628 East Richards St.
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Wheatland, Wyoming

51 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway
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Casper, Wyoming

113 mi away
123 West E St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 113.65 mi (182.91 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
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: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.58 L · about $21.18
Round trip
$42.36
10.88 gal · 41.16 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.18 $42.36
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.02 $46.03
Premium $4.55 $24.75 $49.49
Diesel $5.41 $29.44 $58.88

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Casper and Laramie. The current time is 05:31:31.

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.