How far is Laramie, WY from Ranchester, WY?
The driving distance from Laramie, WY to Ranchester, WY is about 346.8 miles (558.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laramie and Ranchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laramie and Ranchester.
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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
111 m · 14 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Curtis Street
125 m · 16 sec · East Curtis Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on US Highway 30
14.4 mi · 21 min · US Highway 30
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Turn right onto State Highway 34
51.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 34
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Take the ramp left
227.4 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan
48.4 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Ranchester-Dayton, Greybull-Lovell, Yellowstone-Teton National Parks
2282 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dayton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laramie and Ranchester.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 34
Take the ramp left
227 mi · 03h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Laramie and Rain near Ranchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laramie to Ranchester?
The road trip is about 346.8 miles (558.1 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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?
Evansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.4 miles from Laramie and 173.5 miles from Ranchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.9 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 $47.65 one way or $95.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Laramie and Rain near Ranchester.
Stop Ideas Near Evansville
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 Evansville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Ranchester. Straight-line distance: 260.9 mi (419.87 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 Ranchester
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,082 |
| Coordinates | 44.9088600, -107.1634100 |
| Altitude | 1147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ranchester (-107.16341, 44.90886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 558 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $3.89 | $47.65 | $95.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $51.79 | $103.57 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $55.68 | $111.36 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $66.24 | $132.49 |
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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