How far is Laramie, WY from Powell, WY?

The driving distance from Laramie, WY to Powell, WY is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
377.36 mi
06h 49m
Flight
286.56 mi
461.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.56 mi
Kilometers
461.17 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
377.36 mi
Kilometers
607.31 km
Drive Time
06h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powell
Wed, Apr 29, 11:23 PM MDT
Return by in Laramie
Thu, Apr 30, 6:12 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laramie
2026-04-29T16:33
Arrive Powell
Wed, Apr 29, 11:23 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:49 PM to 2:19 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laramie
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Arapahoe
WY

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

From Laramie
190.1 mi
03h 24m
To Powell
187.2 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
30°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: Rawlins

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Cedar Street

    2671 ft · 39 sec · East Cedar Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Higley Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Higley Boulevard

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    42.4 mi · 48 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sand Draw Road

    34.6 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Gas Hills Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Gas Hills Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    23.5 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    31.7 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greybull Highway

    2835 ft · 53 sec · Greybull Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Beacon Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Beacon Hill Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Powell Highway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Powell Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Medicine Wheel Passage

  24. 24

    Continue on West Coulter Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Coulter Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Bent Street

    901 ft · 26 sec · South Bent Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bent Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
94.1 mi · 25%
Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 22%
Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi · 9%
Idaho Street
31.7 mi · 8%
Powell Highway
14.7 mi · 4%
Medicine Wheel Passage
4.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

94.1 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.8 mi
286.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arapahoe
03h 24m from Laramie
Leave By
10:22 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Laramie and Partly Cloudy near Powell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km) and usually takes 06h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arapahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.1 miles from Laramie and 187.2 miles from Powell.

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

The direct path is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.8 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.85 one way or $103.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Laramie and Partly Cloudy near Powell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Powell. Straight-line distance: 286.56 mi (461.17 km).

Laramie

#1 Laramie

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

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

#2 Powell

City in Park County, Wyoming, United States

Population6,127
Coordinates44.7538400, -108.7573500
Altitude1339
CountryUnited States
Start: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)
End: North Bent Street (-108.757586, 44.75384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 607 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.32 gal
50.41 L · about $51.85
Round trip
$103.71
26.64 gal · 100.82 L
Estimated CO2
118.4 kg one way
Round trip: 236.7 kg / 522 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $51.85 $103.71
Mid-grade $4.23 $56.36 $112.71
Premium $4.55 $60.59 $121.19
Diesel $5.41 $72.09 $144.18

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Laramie and Powell. The current time is 16:33:58.

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.