How far is Glenrock, WY from Laramie, WY?

The driving distance from Glenrock, WY to Laramie, WY is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
162.03 mi
02h 41m
Flight
108.06 mi
173.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.06 mi
Kilometers
173.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.03 mi
Kilometers
260.76 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laramie
Tue, May 12, 8:03 PM MDT
Return by in Glenrock
Tue, May 12, 10:44 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenrock
2026-05-12T17:22
Arrive Laramie
Tue, May 12, 8:03 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenrock
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 Glenrock
80.9 mi
01h 20m
To Laramie
81.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Birch Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Birch Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward WY 34 West: Laramie

    1937 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 34

    51.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 34

  5. 5

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

    14.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 30

  6. 6

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Curtis Street

    125 m · 14 sec · East Curtis Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue

    111 m · 12 sec · East Ivinson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Birch Street
92.2 mi · 57%
State Highway 34
51.6 mi · 32%
US Highway 30
14.4 mi · 9%
North 3rd Street
2.1 mi · 1%
North 4th Street
1.01 mi · 1%
WY 34 West
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

West Birch Street

Take the ramp left

87.4 mi · 01h 26m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wheatland
01h 20m from Glenrock
Leave By
1:08 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glenrock and Sunny near Laramie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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 80.9 miles from Glenrock and 81.1 miles from Laramie.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 1:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.27 one way or $44.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenrock and Sunny 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 Glenrock and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 108.06 mi (173.91 km).

Glenrock

#1 Glenrock

Town in Converse County, Wyoming, United States

Population2,567
Coordinates42.8613600, -105.8722300
Altitude1530
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: West Birch Street (-105.87223, 42.861414)
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.64 L · about $22.27
Round trip
$44.54
11.44 gal · 43.28 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.27 $44.54
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.20 $48.40
Premium $4.55 $26.02 $52.04
Diesel $5.41 $30.96 $61.91

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenrock and Laramie. The current time is 17:22:29.

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.