How far is Laramie, WY from Rawlins, WY?

The driving distance from Laramie, WY to Rawlins, WY is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
101.41 mi
01h 34m
Flight
91.41 mi
147.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.41 mi
Kilometers
147.11 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.41 mi
Kilometers
163.21 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rawlins
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM MDT
Return by in Laramie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laramie
2026-04-22T23:54
Arrive Rawlins
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Elk Mountain
WY

Town of the United States

From Laramie
49.6 mi
00h 47m
To Rawlins
51.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 35 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Cedar Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1086 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Spruce Street

    15 m · 1 sec · West Spruce Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Spruce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
94.1 mi · 93%
East Cedar Street
1.79 mi · 2%
East Curtis Street
1.6 mi · 2%
South 4th Street
1.08 mi · 1%
I 80 Business East
0.68 mi · 1%
3rd Street
0.21 mi
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

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
91.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Mountain
00h 47m from Laramie
Leave By
3:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Elk Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Laramie and 51.8 miles from Rawlins.

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

The direct path is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Rawlins. Straight-line distance: 91.41 mi (147.11 km).

Laramie

#1 Laramie

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

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

#2 Rawlins

City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Population8,484
Coordinates41.7910700, -107.2386600
Altitude2072
CountryUnited States
Start: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)
End: West Spruce Street (-107.238656, 41.791055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.55 L · about $13.94
Round trip
$27.87
7.16 gal · 27.1 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.94 $27.87
Mid-grade $4.23 $15.15 $30.29
Premium $4.55 $16.29 $32.57
Diesel $5.41 $19.37 $38.75

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 Rawlins. The current time is 23:54:27.

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.