How far is Laramie, WY from North Platte, NE?
The driving distance from Laramie, WY to North Platte, NE is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laramie and North Platte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laramie and North Platte.
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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
725 ft · 30 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
1.6 km · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Take the exit left
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
45.8 mi · 46 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
219.8 mi · 3 hr 38 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83: North Platte, McCook
2273 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 83 North: North Platte
2759 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Jeffers Street
2419 ft · 56 sec · South Jeffers Street
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Continue on South Dewey Street
3211 ft · 60 sec · South Dewey Street
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Turn left onto East Philip Avenue
98 m · 21 sec · East Philip Avenue
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Turn left onto South Jeffers Street
657 ft · 13 sec · South Jeffers Street
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Turn right onto West William Avenue
122 m · 23 sec · West William Avenue
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Turn left
48 m · 12 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 North Platte.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
220 mi · 03h 38m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laramie and Areas Of Drizzle near North Platte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laramie to North Platte?
The road trip is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Potter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.4 miles from Laramie and 135 miles from North Platte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 7:54 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.65 one way or $85.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Laramie and North Platte, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laramie and Areas Of Drizzle near North Platte.
Stop Ideas Near Potter
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 Potter.
Fort Morgan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and North Platte. Straight-line distance: 251.11 mi (404.12 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 North Platte
City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 23,202 |
| Coordinates | 41.1238900, -100.7654200 |
| Altitude | 854 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Platte (-100.76542, 41.12389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $4.49 | $42.65 | $85.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.76 | $45.21 | $90.42 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $48.20 | $96.41 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $58.71 | $117.42 |
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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