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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Quick Snapshot
Road
292.93 mi
05h 00m
Flight
257.88 mi
415.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.88 mi
Kilometers
415.02 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.93 mi
Kilometers
471.42 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kemmerer
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM MDT
Return by in Laramie
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laramie
2026-04-22T23:11
Arrive Kemmerer
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 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
Wamsutter
WY

Town of the United States

From Laramie
146.2 mi
02h 30m
To Kemmerer
146.8 mi
02h 30m

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
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph WSW

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.

  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

    243.3 mi · 3 hr 59 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello

    44.2 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville

    1683 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 30/189

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway 30/189

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Avenue

    901 ft · 15 sec · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Coral Street

    1198 ft · 34 sec · Coral Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Pine Street

    112 m · 16 sec · Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Opal Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Opal Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
243 mi · 83%
US 30 West
44.2 mi · 15%
East Curtis Street
1.6 mi · 1%
US 30
1.11 mi
South 4th Street
1.08 mi
Highway 30/189
1 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
257.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wamsutter
02h 30m from Laramie
Leave By
7:00 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Laramie

#1 Laramie

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

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

#2 Kemmerer

City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County

Population2,763
Coordinates41.7924500, -110.5376700
Altitude2118
CountryUnited States
Start: Laramie (-105.5911, 41.31137)
End: Kemmerer (-110.53767, 41.79245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.34 gal
39.13 L · about $40.25
Round trip
$80.51
20.68 gal · 78.26 L
Estimated CO2
91.9 kg one way
Round trip: 183.8 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laramie and Kemmerer. The current time is 23:11:40.

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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.