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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Sunlight Drive
1368 ft · 1 min · North Sunlight Drive
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Turn right
770 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Sunlight Drive
2655 ft · 2 min · East Sunlight Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bryan Stock Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail
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Continue on North Beverly Street
1150 ft · 30 sec · North Beverly Street
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Turn left onto East Yellowstone Highway
1535 ft · 26 sec · East Yellowstone Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 South: Douglas
1542 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
112.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 34 West: Laramie
1937 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 34
51.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 34
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 30
14.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on North 3rd Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto East Curtis Street
125 m · 14 sec · East Curtis Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue
111 m · 12 sec · East Ivinson Avenue
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Casper and Laramie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendo.
Douglas, Wyoming
Wheatland, Wyoming
Casper, Wyoming
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 113.65 mi (182.91 km).
#1 Casper
The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.
| Population | 58,498 |
| Coordinates | 42.8666300, -106.3130800 |
| Altitude | 1560 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laramie
City in and county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,661 |
| Coordinates | 41.3113700, -105.5911000 |
| Altitude | 2184 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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