How far is Laramie, WY from Arapahoe, WY?

The driving distance from Laramie, WY to Arapahoe, WY is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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
226.28 mi
04h 39m
Flight
187.24 mi
301.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.24 mi
Kilometers
301.34 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.28 mi
Kilometers
364.16 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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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 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arapahoe
Thu, Apr 16, 10:48 AM MDT
Return by in Laramie
Thu, Apr 16, 3:27 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laramie
2026-04-16T06:08
Arrive Arapahoe
Thu, Apr 16, 10:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laramie
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rawlins
WY

City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

From Laramie
113 mi
02h 19m
To Arapahoe
113.3 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    46 m · 9 sec · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    111 m · 14 sec · East Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Curtis Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Curtis Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: Rawlins

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Cedar Street

    2671 ft · 39 sec · East Cedar Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Higley Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Higley Boulevard

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    42.4 mi · 48 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sand Draw Road

    34.6 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Gas Hills Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Gas Hills Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1857 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rendezvous Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Rendezvous Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Rendezvous Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Rendezvous Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Left Hand Ditch Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Left Hand Ditch Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Left Hand Ditch Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
94.1 mi · 42%
Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi · 15%
Rendezvous Road
5.53 mi · 2%
East Curtis Street
1.6 mi · 1%
Higley Boulevard
1.52 mi · 1%
South 4th Street
1.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

94.1 mi · 01h 34m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
187.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rawlins
02h 19m from Laramie
Leave By
7:40 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laramie and Chance Rain Showers then Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Arapahoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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 113 miles from Laramie and 113.3 miles from Arapahoe.

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

The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 7:40 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.11 one way or $62.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rawlins

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rawlins and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tully Park
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Tully Park

Rawlins , WY
El Rancho Dr & W Elm St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 4.3/5 70 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

City Of Rawlins Public Works Department

Rawlins , WY
915 3rd St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City government office
City Hall
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall

Rawlins , WY
521 W Cedar St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Corporate office
Key Club Park
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Key Club Park

Rawlins , WY
800 Colorado St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 3.6/5 30 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rawlins.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Arapahoe. Straight-line distance: 187.24 mi (301.34 km).

Laramie

#1 Laramie

City in and county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,661
Coordinates41.3113700, -105.5911000
Altitude2184
CountryUnited States
Arapahoe

#2 Arapahoe

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

Population1,656
Coordinates42.9621800, -108.4898300
Altitude1526
CountryUnited States
Start: Laramie (-105.5911, 41.31137)
End: Arapahoe (-108.48983, 42.96218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.99 gal
30.23 L · about $31.11
Round trip
$62.21
15.98 gal · 60.46 L
Estimated CO2
71 kg one way
Round trip: 142 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $31.11 $62.21
Mid-grade $4.23 $33.81 $67.61
Premium $4.55 $36.35 $72.69
Diesel $5.41 $43.24 $86.48

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Laramie and Arapahoe. The current time is 06:08:19.

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.