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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Center Street
58 m · 16 sec · East Center Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Richards Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Richards Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 25, US 20, US 26, US 87
116 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25, US 20, US 26, US 87
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
34.1 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Cheyenne
19.2 mi · 18 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 Douglas 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wheatland.
Wheatland, Wyoming
Douglas, Wyoming
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 100.64 mi (161.97 km).
#1 Douglas
City in Converse County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 6,375 |
| Coordinates | 42.7596900, -105.3822100 |
| Altitude | 1474 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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