How far is Laramie, WY from Saratoga, WY?

The driving distance from Laramie, WY to Saratoga, WY is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.12 mi
01h 44m
Flight
63.78 mi
102.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.78 mi
Kilometers
102.64 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.12 mi
Kilometers
157.91 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saratoga
Mon, Jun 1, 10:43 PM MDT
Return by in Laramie
Tue, Jun 2, 12:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laramie
2026-06-01T20:58
Arrive Saratoga
Mon, Jun 1, 10:43 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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 mi
00h 52m
To Saratoga
49.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, US 287 South, WY 130 East: Walcott, Medicine Bow National Forest, Saratoga

    2297 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left

    1209 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 130

    19.6 mi · 21 min · State Highway 130

  11. 11

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2972 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Bridge Avenue

    106 m · 10 sec · East Bridge Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
74.5 mi · 76%
State Highway 130
19.6 mi · 20%
East Curtis Street
1.6 mi · 2%
South 4th Street
1.08 mi · 1%
North 1st Street
0.56 mi · 1%
US 30 East
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

74.5 mi · 01h 15m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Mountain
00h 52m from Laramie
Leave By
3:00 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laramie and Sunny near Saratoga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 miles from Laramie and 49.1 miles from Saratoga.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 3:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.47 one way or $26.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laramie and Sunny near Saratoga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Saratoga. Straight-line distance: 63.78 mi (102.64 km).

Laramie

#1 Laramie

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

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

#2 Saratoga

Town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,599
Coordinates41.4549600, -106.8064300
Altitude2068
CountryUnited States
Start: Laramie (-105.5911, 41.31137)
End: Saratoga (-106.80643, 41.45496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.11 L · about $13.47
Round trip
$26.94
6.92 gal · 26.22 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.47 $26.94
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.64 $29.28
Premium $4.55 $15.74 $31.48
Diesel $5.41 $18.73 $37.45

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Laramie and Saratoga. The current time is 20:58:38.

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.