How far is Laramie, WY from Mills, WY?

The driving distance from Laramie, WY to Mills, WY is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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
187.58 mi
03h 31m
Flight
112.88 mi
181.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.88 mi
Kilometers
181.66 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.58 mi
Kilometers
301.88 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mills
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 PM MDT
Return by in Laramie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laramie
2026-04-23T11:03
Arrive Mills
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 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
Glendo
WY

Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States

From Laramie
93.7 mi
01h 45m
To Mills
93.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph W
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
21 to 43 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    125 m · 16 sec · East Curtis Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 30

    14.4 mi · 21 min · US Highway 30

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 34

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 34

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    114.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    157 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East F Street

    832 ft · 22 sec · East F Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    2615 ft · 48 sec · North Center Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Yellowstone Highway

    2236 ft · 44 sec · West Yellowstone Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Van Horn Avenue

    1051 ft · 29 sec · Van Horn Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on 1st Street

    1654 ft · 46 sec · 1st Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 34
167 mi · 89%
US Highway 30
14.4 mi · 8%
North 3rd Street
2.1 mi · 1%
West 1st Street
1.61 mi · 1%
South 4th Street
1.08 mi · 1%
North Center Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 34

Take the ramp left

115 mi · 01h 54m

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
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.7 mi
112.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendo
01h 45m from Laramie
Leave By
9:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Laramie and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Glendo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from Laramie and 93.9 miles from Mills.

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

The direct path is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.7 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 9:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.77 one way or $51.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Laramie and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Glendo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glendo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendo.

BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

40 mi away
628 East Richards St.
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Wheatland, Wyoming

51 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway
BUS

Casper, Wyoming

113 mi away
123 West E St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Mills. Straight-line distance: 112.88 mi (181.66 km).

Laramie

#1 Laramie

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

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

#2 Mills

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population4,077
Coordinates42.8405200, -106.3658600
Altitude1562
CountryUnited States
Start: Laramie (-105.5911, 41.31137)
End: Mills (-106.36586, 42.84052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.06 L · about $25.77
Round trip
$51.54
13.24 gal · 50.12 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $25.77 $51.54
Mid-grade $4.23 $28.01 $56.02
Premium $4.55 $30.11 $60.23
Diesel $5.41 $35.83 $71.65

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 Mills. The current time is 11:03:58.

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.