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
Sat, Apr 11, 5:44 AM MDT
Return by in Laramie
Sat, Apr 11, 12:34 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laramie
2026-04-10T22:55
Arrive Powell
Sat, Apr 11, 5:44 AM 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
Mountain View
WY

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

From Laramie
143.3 mi
03h 24m
To Powell
234.1 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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
Mountain View
03h 24m from Laramie
Leave By
10:22 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Laramie and Mostly Sunny 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?

Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.3 miles from Laramie and 234.1 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 Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Laramie and Mostly Sunny near Powell.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain View

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mountain View, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain View.

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Casper, Wyoming

5 mi away
123 West E St.
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Douglas, Wyoming

83 mi away
628 East Richards St.

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Laramie and Powell. The current time is 22:55:31.

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.