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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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 06h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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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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.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
46 m · 9 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Grand Avenue
111 m · 14 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Curtis Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Curtis Street
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Take the ramp right
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
94.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: Rawlins
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Cedar Street
2671 ft · 39 sec · East Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Higley Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Higley Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right
42.4 mi · 48 min
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Turn left
42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn right onto Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road
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Continue on Gas Hills Road
1 mi · 2 min · Gas Hills Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
23.5 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto Idaho Street
31.9 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 6th Street
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Continue on Park Street
32.4 mi · 39 min · Park Street
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Turn left onto North Railway Avenue
2336 ft · 1 min · North Railway Avenue
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Continue on Russell Avenue
606 ft · 22 sec · Russell Avenue
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
29.8 mi · 32 min · North 10th Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 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 |
#2 Basin
Town and county seat of Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,257 |
| Coordinates | 44.3799600, -108.0389900 |
| Altitude | 1182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Basin (-108.03899, 44.37996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 545 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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