How far is Laramie, WY from Basin, WY?

The driving distance from Laramie, WY to Basin, WY is about 338.5 miles (544.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
338.47 mi
06h 48m
Flight
245.59 mi
395.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.59 mi
Kilometers
395.24 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.47 mi
Kilometers
544.72 km
Drive Time
06h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Basin
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM MDT
Return by in Laramie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laramie
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Basin
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:49 PM to 2:19 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laramie
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Bairoil
WY

Town of the United States

From Laramie
169.1 mi
03h 24m
To Basin
169.4 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 28 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    23.5 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    31.9 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 6th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Street

    32.4 mi · 39 min · Park Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Railway Avenue

    2336 ft · 1 min · North Railway Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Russell Avenue

    606 ft · 22 sec · Russell Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 10th Street

    29.8 mi · 32 min · North 10th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
94.1 mi · 28%
Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi · 10%
Park Street
32.4 mi · 10%
Idaho Street
31.9 mi · 9%
North 10th Street
29.8 mi · 9%
East Curtis Street
1.6 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.9 mi
245.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
03h 24m from Laramie
Leave By
10:22 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Laramie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Basin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 338.5 miles (544.7 km) and usually takes 06h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bairoil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.1 miles from Laramie and 169.4 miles from Basin.

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

The direct path is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.9 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.48 one way or $92.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Basin. Straight-line distance: 245.59 mi (395.24 km).

Laramie

#1 Laramie

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

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

#2 Basin

Town and county seat of Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,257
Coordinates44.3799600, -108.0389900
Altitude1182
CountryUnited States
Start: Laramie (-105.5911, 41.31137)
End: Basin (-108.03899, 44.37996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.94 gal
45.21 L · about $46.48
Round trip
$92.96
23.88 gal · 90.42 L
Estimated CO2
106.1 kg one way
Round trip: 212.2 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $46.48 $92.96
Mid-grade $4.23 $50.52 $101.04
Premium $4.55 $54.32 $108.63
Diesel $5.41 $64.62 $129.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laramie and Basin. The current time is 22:33:50.

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.