How far is Laramie, WY from Ethete, WY?

The driving distance from Laramie, WY to Ethete, WY is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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
238.56 mi
04h 55m
Flight
201.38 mi
324.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.38 mi
Kilometers
324.09 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.56 mi
Kilometers
383.93 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ethete
Thu, May 7, 1:05 PM MDT
Return by in Laramie
Thu, May 7, 6:01 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laramie
2026-05-07T08:09
Arrive Ethete
Thu, May 7, 1:05 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 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

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
119.1 mi
02h 27m
To Ethete
119.4 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    17.7 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Blue Sky Highway

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Blue Sky Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Saint Michael Circle

    71 m · 11 sec · Saint Michael Circle

  16. 16

    Continue on Saint Michael Circle

    134 m · 19 sec · Saint Michael Circle

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Michael Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
94.1 mi · 39%
Blue Sky Highway
6.56 mi · 3%
East Curtis Street
1.6 mi · 1%
Higley Boulevard
1.52 mi · 1%
South 4th Street
1.08 mi
I 80 Business East
0.68 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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
201.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
02h 27m from Laramie
Leave By
7:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laramie and Mostly Cloudy near Ethete.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Bairoil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Laramie and 119.4 miles from Ethete.

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

The direct path is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 7:08 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.78 one way or $65.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laramie and Mostly Cloudy near Ethete.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Ethete. Straight-line distance: 201.38 mi (324.09 km).

Laramie

#1 Laramie

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

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

#2 Ethete

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

Population1,553
Coordinates43.0249600, -108.7726200
Altitude1632
CountryUnited States
Start: Laramie (-105.5911, 41.31137)
End: Ethete (-108.77262, 43.02496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.87 L · about $32.78
Round trip
$65.56
16.84 gal · 63.74 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $32.78 $65.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $35.63 $71.25
Premium $4.55 $38.30 $76.61
Diesel $5.41 $45.57 $91.14

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Laramie and Ethete. The current time is 08:09:43.

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.