How far is Evanston, WY from Laramie, WY?

The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Laramie, WY is about 309.5 miles (498.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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
309.47 mi
04h 27m
Flight
278.87 mi
448.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.87 mi
Kilometers
448.8 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.47 mi
Kilometers
498.05 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laramie
Sat, Apr 25, 2:52 PM MDT
Return by in Evanston
Sat, Apr 25, 7:19 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-25T10:24
Arrive Laramie
Sat, Apr 25, 2:52 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:04 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
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
Wamsutter
WY

Town of the United States

From Evanston
153.8 mi
02h 13m
To Laramie
155.7 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph SSW
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 Evanston and Laramie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bear River Drive

    107 m · 18 sec · Bear River Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Front Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 80 East, US 189 North

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    304.4 mi · 4 hr 59 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street

    1745 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Curtis Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Curtis Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue

    111 m · 12 sec · East Ivinson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
304 mi · 98%
West Curtis Street
1.38 mi
North 4th Street
1.01 mi
Front Street
0.68 mi
I 80 Business East
0.33 mi
I 80 East
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

304 mi · 04h 59m

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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
278.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wamsutter
02h 13m from Evanston
Leave By
8:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Evanston 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 Evanston to Laramie?

The road trip is about 309.5 miles (498.1 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.8 miles from Evanston and 155.7 miles from Laramie.

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

The direct path is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.51 one way or $85.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Evanston and Chance Snow Showers near Laramie.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 278.87 mi (448.8 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population11,570
Coordinates41.2682800, -110.9632400
Altitude2057
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: Bear River Drive (-110.96333, 41.268342)
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.92 gal
41.34 L · about $42.51
Round trip
$85.02
21.84 gal · 82.68 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 194.1 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.51 $85.02
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.20 $92.41
Premium $4.55 $49.68 $99.35
Diesel $5.41 $59.10 $118.20

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 Evanston and Laramie. The current time is 10:24:32.

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.