How far is Laramie, WY from Ranchettes, WY?

The driving distance from Laramie, WY to Ranchettes, WY is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.63 mi
01h 04m
Flight
42.09 mi
67.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.09 mi
Kilometers
67.73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.63 mi
Kilometers
92.75 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ranchettes
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM MDT
Return by in Laramie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laramie
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Ranchettes
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laramie
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Cheyenne
WY

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

From Laramie
28.8 mi
00h 32m
To Ranchettes
28.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph W
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
30 to 40 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    725 ft · 30 sec · East Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · South 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    45.8 mi · 46 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    1601 ft · 18 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Casper

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WY 211: Horse Creek Road

    1174 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Horse Creek Road

    2502 ft · 52 sec · Horse Creek Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Iron Mountain Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Iron Mountain Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iron Mountain Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.9 mi · 92%
Iron Mountain Road
1.98 mi · 3%
South 3rd Street
1.27 mi · 2%
Horse Creek Road
0.47 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Trail
0.3 mi · 1%
I 25 North
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

45.8 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheyenne
00h 32m from Laramie
Leave By
4:20 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Laramie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ranchettes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cheyenne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Laramie and 28.8 miles from Ranchettes.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Laramie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ranchettes.

Stop Ideas Near Cheyenne

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cheyenne, 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 Cheyenne.

BUS

Cheyenne, Wyoming

2 mi away
222 Deming Drive
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

65 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Wheatland, Wyoming

102 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

111 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Ranchettes. Straight-line distance: 42.09 mi (67.73 km).

Laramie

#1 Laramie

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

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

#2 Ranchettes

Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming

Population5,798
Coordinates41.2185900, -104.7902500
Altitude1890
CountryUnited States
Start: Laramie (-105.5911, 41.31137)
End: Ranchettes (-104.79025, 41.21859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $7.90
Round trip
$15.81
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.90 $15.81
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.59 $17.18
Premium $4.55 $9.23 $18.47
Diesel $5.41 $10.99 $21.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laramie and Ranchettes. The current time is 03:09:19.

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.