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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Converse County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
31.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Brundage Lane
2143 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
1798 ft · 36 sec · East Brundage Lane
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Turn right onto Coffeen Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
654 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Loucks Street
24 m · 2 sec · West Loucks Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 250.51 mi (403.15 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 Sheridan
City in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 18,095 |
| Coordinates | 44.7971900, -106.9561800 |
| Altitude | 1141 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Loucks Street (-106.956181, 44.797278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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