How far is Laramie, WY from Kemmerer, WY?
The driving distance from Laramie, WY to Kemmerer, WY is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.9 miles (415 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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 05h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laramie and Kemmerer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laramie and Kemmerer.
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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
243.3 mi · 3 hr 59 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello
44.2 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville
1683 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Highway 30/189
1 mi · 2 min · Highway 30/189
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Continue on Central Avenue
901 ft · 15 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Coral Street
1198 ft · 34 sec · Coral Street
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Continue on Pine Street
112 m · 16 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Opal Street
54 m · 10 sec · Opal Street
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Turn right
62 m · 15 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 Laramie and Kemmerer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
243 mi · 03h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Laramie and Slight Chance T-storms near Kemmerer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laramie to Kemmerer?
The road trip is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.2 miles from Laramie and 146.8 miles from Kemmerer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.9 miles (415 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 7:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.25 one way or $80.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Laramie and Slight Chance T-storms near Kemmerer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Kemmerer. Straight-line distance: 257.88 mi (415.02 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 Kemmerer
City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County
| Population | 2,763 |
| Coordinates | 41.7924500, -110.5376700 |
| Altitude | 2118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kemmerer (-110.53767, 41.79245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $40.25 | $80.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.75 | $87.50 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.04 | $94.07 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $55.96 | $111.92 |
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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