How far is Elsmere, DE from Wyoming, DE?

The driving distance from Elsmere, DE to Wyoming, DE is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.46 mi
01h 09m
Flight
42.97 mi
69.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.97 mi
Kilometers
69.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.46 mi
Kilometers
86.04 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wyoming
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Elsmere
Sat, Apr 18, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elsmere
2026-04-18T03:19
Arrive Wyoming
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elsmere
9:30 PM EDT
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
Townsend
DE

Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States

From Elsmere
26.7 mi
00h 34m
To Wyoming
26.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elsmere and Wyoming.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elsmere and Wyoming.

  1. 1

    Start on Robert Kirkwood Highway

    2284 ft · 56 sec · Robert Kirkwood Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Dupont Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Dupont Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Maryland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Maryland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Newport Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Newport Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on East Justis Street

    1427 ft · 41 sec · East Justis Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North James Street

    103 m · 13 sec · North James Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    29 m · 2 sec · East Market Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward DE 141 South: New Castle

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1667 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newark, Baltimore

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover, Beaches

    2960 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

    1327 ft · 25 sec · South Dupont Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Webbs Lane

    1.6 km · 2 min · Webbs Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left onto New Burton Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · New Burton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Layton Avenue

    2203 ft · 1 min · North Layton Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Camden Wyoming Avenue

    736 ft · 25 sec · West Camden Wyoming Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Camden Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elsmere and Wyoming.

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
41.2 mi · 77%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi · 4%
Delaware Turnpike
2.01 mi · 4%
DE 1 South
1.34 mi · 3%
Webbs Lane
0.98 mi · 2%
New Burton Road
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

27.9 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Townsend
00h 34m from Elsmere
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elsmere and Mostly Sunny near Wyoming.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elsmere to Wyoming?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Townsend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Elsmere and 26.7 miles from Wyoming.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elsmere and Mostly Sunny near Wyoming.

Stop Ideas Near Townsend

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

31 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

31 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

40 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

42 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elsmere and Wyoming. Straight-line distance: 42.97 mi (69.15 km).

Elsmere

#1 Elsmere

Town in Delaware

Population5,761
Coordinates39.7392800, -75.5979800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Wyoming

#2 Wyoming

Town in Delaware, United States

Population1,657
Coordinates39.1181700, -75.5588100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Elsmere (-75.59798, 39.73928)
End: Wyoming (-75.55881, 39.11817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.95 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.98 $11.30 $22.60

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 Delaware · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Elsmere and Wyoming. The current time is 03:19:23.

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.