How far is Lander, WY from Laramie, WY?
The driving distance from Lander, WY to Laramie, WY is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lander and Laramie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lander and Laramie.
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Start on Main Street
8.8 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Turn left
72.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Turn right
42.4 mi · 48 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cedar Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Cedar Street
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Take the exit straight
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
93.9 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Lander and Laramie.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
93.9 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Lander 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 Lander to Laramie?
The road trip is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Rawlins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from Lander and 113.2 miles from Laramie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 9:12 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.83 one way or $61.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Lander and Chance Snow Showers near Laramie.
Stop Ideas Near Rawlins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tully Park
City Of Rawlins Public Works Department
City Hall
Key Club Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rawlins.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lander and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 192.28 mi (309.45 km).
#1 Lander
City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 7,467 |
| Coordinates | 42.8330100, -108.7306700 |
| Altitude | 1632 |
| 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: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $30.83 | $61.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $33.51 | $67.02 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $36.03 | $72.06 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $42.86 | $85.73 |
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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