How far is Laramie, WY from Sheridan, WY?

The driving distance from Laramie, WY to Sheridan, WY is about 294.8 miles (474.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
294.85 mi
05h 08m
Flight
250.51 mi
403.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.51 mi
Kilometers
403.15 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.85 mi
Kilometers
474.52 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM MDT
Return by in Laramie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laramie
2026-04-23T05:36
Arrive Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:44 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laramie
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Glenrock
WY

Town in Converse County, Wyoming, United States

From Laramie
165.5 mi
02h 34m
To Sheridan
129.4 mi
02h 34m

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
46°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
28 to 40 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    125 m · 16 sec · East Curtis Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 30

    14.4 mi · 21 min · US Highway 30

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 34

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 34

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    227.4 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan

    31.5 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Brundage Lane

    2143 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Brundage Lane

    1798 ft · 36 sec · East Brundage Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Coffeen Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    654 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Loucks Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Loucks Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Loucks Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 34
279 mi · 95%
I 90 West
31.5 mi · 11%
US Highway 30
14.4 mi · 5%
North 3rd Street
2.1 mi · 1%
Coffeen Avenue
1.78 mi · 1%
South 4th Street
1.08 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
250.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenrock
02h 34m from Laramie
Leave By
6:44 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Laramie and Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Sheridan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 294.8 miles (474.5 km) and usually takes 05h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glenrock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.5 miles from Laramie and 129.4 miles from Sheridan.

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

The direct path is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.53 one way or $81.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Laramie and Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Sheridan.

Stop Ideas Near Glenrock

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

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

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Casper, Wyoming

37 mi away
123 West E St.
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Douglas, Wyoming

42 mi away
628 East Richards St.
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Wheatland, Wyoming

117 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 250.51 mi (403.15 km).

Laramie

#1 Laramie

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

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

#2 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

Population18,095
Coordinates44.7971900, -106.9561800
Altitude1141
CountryUnited States
Start: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)
End: West Loucks Street (-106.956181, 44.797278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.41 gal
39.39 L · about $40.53
Round trip
$81.05
20.82 gal · 78.78 L
Estimated CO2
92.5 kg one way
Round trip: 185 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.53 $81.05
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.04 $88.09
Premium $4.55 $47.36 $94.71
Diesel $5.41 $56.34 $112.68

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 Sheridan. The current time is 05:36:35.

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.