How far is Douglas, WY from Laramie, WY?

The driving distance from Douglas, WY to Laramie, WY is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.3 mi
02h 22m
Flight
100.64 mi
161.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.64 mi
Kilometers
161.97 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.3 mi
Kilometers
217.74 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laramie
Sat, Apr 25, 2:56 PM MDT
Return by in Douglas
Sat, Apr 25, 5:19 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglas
2026-04-25T12:34
Arrive Laramie
Sat, Apr 25, 2:56 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglas
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Wheatland
WY

Town in Wyoming, United States

From Douglas
67.5 mi
01h 11m
To Laramie
67.7 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    58 m · 16 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Richards Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Richards Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 25, US 20, US 26, US 87

    116 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25, US 20, US 26, US 87

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Cheyenne

    19.2 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WY 34 West: Laramie

    1937 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 34

    51.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 34

  12. 12

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

    14.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 30

  13. 13

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Curtis Street

    125 m · 14 sec · East 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 Douglas 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 34
51.6 mi · 38%
I 25
43.1 mi · 32%
Cheyenne
19.2 mi · 14%
US Highway 30
14.4 mi · 11%
East Richards Street
2.37 mi · 2%
North 3rd Street
2.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 34

Turn right onto State Highway 34

51.6 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wheatland
01h 11m from Douglas
Leave By
1:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Douglas and Chance Snow Showers near Laramie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wheatland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Douglas and 67.7 miles from Laramie.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.57 one way or $37.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Douglas and Chance Snow Showers near Laramie.

Stop Ideas Near Wheatland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wheatland, 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 Wheatland.

BUS

Wheatland, Wyoming

1 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

85 mi away
628 East Richards St.
BUS

Cheyenne, Wyoming

104 mi away
222 Deming Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 100.64 mi (161.97 km).

Douglas

#1 Douglas

City in Converse County, Wyoming, United States

Population6,375
Coordinates42.7596900, -105.3822100
Altitude1474
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: (-105.382001, 42.75969)
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.07 L · about $18.57
Round trip
$37.14
9.54 gal · 36.14 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.57 $37.14
Mid-grade $4.23 $20.18 $40.36
Premium $4.55 $21.70 $43.40
Diesel $5.41 $25.82 $51.63

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Douglas and Laramie. The current time is 12:34:01.

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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.