How far is Laramie, WY from Rafter J Ranch, WY?

The driving distance from Laramie, WY to Rafter J Ranch, WY is about 380.2 miles (611.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.3 miles (488.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 48m 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
380.24 mi
06h 54m
Flight
303.28 mi
488.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.28 mi
Kilometers
488.08 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
380.24 mi
Kilometers
611.93 km
Drive Time
06h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rafter J Ranch
Wed, May 13, 3:34 AM MDT
Return by in Laramie
Wed, May 13, 10:29 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laramie
2026-05-12T20:40
Arrive Rafter J Ranch
Wed, May 13, 3:34 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:54 PM to 2:24 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
10:12 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
Superior
WY

Town of the United States

From Laramie
189.9 mi
03h 27m
To Rafter J Ranch
190.3 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laramie and Rafter J Ranch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laramie and Rafter J Ranch.

  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

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Pine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on United States Highway 191

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min · United States Highway 191

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Highway 89

    6 m · 1 sec · South Highway 89

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 89

    7.5 mi · 10 min · South Highway 89

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Park Loop Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Park Loop Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Park Ranch Road

    1539 ft · 1 min · South Park Ranch Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Park Ranch Road

    1300 ft · 57 sec · South Park Ranch Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Park Ranch Road

    1335 ft · 59 sec · South Park Ranch Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Park Ranch Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laramie and Rafter J Ranch.

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
205 mi · 54%
US 191
85.6 mi · 22%
United States Highway 191
73 mi · 19%
South Highway 89
7.5 mi · 2%
South Pine Street
2.19 mi · 1%
South Park Loop Road
2.08 mi · 1%
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

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 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.9 mi
303.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Superior
03h 27m from Laramie
Leave By
10:12 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laramie and Sunny near Rafter J Ranch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laramie to Rafter J Ranch?

The road trip is about 380.2 miles (611.9 km) and usually takes 06h 54m 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?

Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.9 miles from Laramie and 190.3 miles from Rafter J Ranch.

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

The direct path is about 303.3 miles (488.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.9 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 $52.24 one way or $104.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laramie and Sunny near Rafter J Ranch.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Rafter J Ranch. Straight-line distance: 303.28 mi (488.08 km).

Laramie

#1 Laramie

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

Population32,661
Coordinates41.3113700, -105.5911000
Altitude2184
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rafter J Ranch

Census-designated place in Teton County, Wyoming

Population1,075
Coordinates43.4260400, -110.7990900
Altitude1848
CountryUnited States
Start: Laramie (-105.5911, 41.31137)
End: Rafter J Ranch (-110.79909, 43.42604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 612 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.42 gal
50.79 L · about $52.24
Round trip
$104.49
26.84 gal · 101.58 L
Estimated CO2
119.3 kg one way
Round trip: 238.5 kg / 526 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $52.24 $104.49
Mid-grade $4.23 $56.78 $113.56
Premium $4.55 $61.05 $122.10
Diesel $5.41 $72.63 $145.26

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Laramie and Rafter J Ranch. The current time is 20:40:39.

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.