How far is Kemmerer, WY from Laramie, WY?
The driving distance from Kemmerer, WY to Laramie, WY is about 294.6 miles (474.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.9 miles (415 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance T-storms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kemmerer and Laramie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kemmerer and Laramie.
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Start on the route
46 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Garnet Street
54 m · 10 sec · Garnet Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
723 ft · 21 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on Coral Street
1198 ft · 34 sec · Coral Street
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Continue on Central Avenue
901 ft · 15 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Highway 30/189
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 30/189
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Continue on Highway 30/189
2107 ft · 56 sec · Highway 30/189
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Continue on US Highway 30/189
2677 ft · 59 sec · US Highway 30/189
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Take the ramp left
43.8 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
243 mi · 3 hr 59 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street
1745 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Curtis Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West 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 Kemmerer 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
243 mi · 03h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance T-storms leaving Kemmerer and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Laramie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kemmerer to Laramie?
The road trip is about 294.6 miles (474.1 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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 146.3 miles from Kemmerer and 148.2 miles from Laramie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.9 miles (415 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 7:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.49 one way or $80.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Kemmerer and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Laramie.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kemmerer and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 257.88 mi (415.02 km).
#1 Kemmerer
City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County
| Population | 2,763 |
| Coordinates | 41.7924500, -110.5376700 |
| Altitude | 2118 |
| 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: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $40.49 | $80.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.00 | $88.00 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.31 | $94.62 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $56.28 | $112.57 |
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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