How far is Laramie, WY from Pinedale, WY?

The driving distance from Laramie, WY to Pinedale, WY is about 306 miles (492.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.8 miles (392.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m 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
306.04 mi
05h 20m
Flight
243.84 mi
392.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.84 mi
Kilometers
392.43 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.04 mi
Kilometers
492.53 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinedale
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 PM MDT
Return by in Laramie
Sat, Apr 18, 6:33 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laramie
2026-04-18T07:52
Arrive Pinedale
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 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
6:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
152.8 mi
02h 40m
To Pinedale
153.2 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    204.8 mi · 3 hr 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Elk Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elk Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US 191

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · US 191

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Highway 191

    10.6 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 191

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 191

    1995 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 191

  13. 13

    Continue on South Pine Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Pine Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
205 mi · 67%
US 191
85.6 mi · 28%
United States Highway 191
10.6 mi · 3%
East Curtis Street
1.6 mi · 1%
South 4th Street
1.08 mi
Elk Street
0.87 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

205 mi · 03h 21m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.2 mi
243.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wamsutter
02h 40m from Laramie
Leave By
6:20 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Laramie and Sunny near Pinedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306 miles (492.5 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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 152.8 miles from Laramie and 153.2 miles from Pinedale.

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

The direct path is about 243.8 miles (392.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 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 6:20 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.04 one way or $84.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Laramie and Sunny near Pinedale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Pinedale. Straight-line distance: 243.84 mi (392.43 km).

Laramie

#1 Laramie

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

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

#2 Pinedale

Town in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,875
Coordinates42.8666100, -109.8609900
Altitude2189
CountryUnited States
Start: Laramie (-105.5911, 41.31137)
End: Pinedale (-109.86099, 42.86661)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.8 gal
40.88 L · about $42.04
Round trip
$84.09
21.6 gal · 81.76 L
Estimated CO2
96 kg one way
Round trip: 192 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.04 $84.09
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.69 $91.39
Premium $4.55 $49.13 $98.26
Diesel $5.41 $58.45 $116.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Laramie and Pinedale. The current time is 07:52:14.

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.