How far is Laramie, WY from Moorcroft, WY?
The driving distance from Laramie, WY to Moorcroft, WY is about 274.6 miles (441.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Converse County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laramie and Moorcroft.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laramie and Moorcroft.
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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
62.1 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business, US 26 Business, US 87 Business, I 25 Business: Douglas
2072 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto East Richards Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Richards Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South 4th Street
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Turn straight onto Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
2240 ft · 47 sec · Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
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Turn right
108.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right
133 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Garner Lake Road
4 mi · 6 min · South Garner Lake Road
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Take the ramp right
24.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
1575 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto West Converse Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Converse Street
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Turn right onto South Yellowstone Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laramie and Moorcroft.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
108 mi · 01h 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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laramie and Chance Rain Showers near Moorcroft.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laramie to Moorcroft?
The road trip is about 274.6 miles (441.9 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.3 miles from Laramie and 137.3 miles from Moorcroft.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 6:40 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.72 one way or $75.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms around Laramie and Chance Rain Showers near Moorcroft.
Stop Ideas Near Douglas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Douglas City Hall Historic
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Douglas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Moorcroft. Straight-line distance: 206.53 mi (332.38 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 Moorcroft
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,084 |
| Coordinates | 44.2633100, -104.9502500 |
| Altitude | 1288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moorcroft (-104.95025, 44.26331)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $37.72 | $75.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $44.08 | $88.16 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $52.44 | $104.88 |
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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