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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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.
Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
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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.
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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
125 m · 16 sec · East Curtis Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on US Highway 30
14.4 mi · 21 min · US Highway 30
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Turn right onto State Highway 34
51.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 34
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Take the ramp left
114.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Street
157 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East F Street
832 ft · 22 sec · East F Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
2615 ft · 48 sec · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on West Yellowstone Highway
2236 ft · 44 sec · West Yellowstone Highway
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Turn left onto Van Horn Avenue
1051 ft · 29 sec · Van Horn Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
1654 ft · 46 sec · 1st Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Mills. Straight-line distance: 112.88 mi (181.66 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 Mills
Town in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 4,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.8405200, -106.3658600 |
| Altitude | 1562 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mills (-106.36586, 42.84052)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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