How far is Laramie, WY from Wright, WY?
The driving distance from Laramie, WY to Wright, WY is about 211.9 miles (341 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
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 Platte County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Rain And Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laramie and Wright.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laramie and Wright.
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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
62.1 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business, US 26 Business, US 87 Business, I 25 Business: Douglas
2072 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto East Richards Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Richards Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South 4th Street
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Turn straight onto Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
2240 ft · 47 sec · Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
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Turn right
73.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 54 sec
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Continue on Wright Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Wright Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hay Creek Road
63 m · 7 sec · Hay Creek Road
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Turn left
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laramie and Wright.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn right
73.8 mi · 01h 21m
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 Likely near Wright.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laramie to Wright?
The road trip is about 211.9 miles (341 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Glendo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Laramie and 105.9 miles from Wright.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 8:54 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.12 one way or $58.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Laramie and Rain And Snow Likely near Wright.
Stop Ideas Near Glendo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Wright. Straight-line distance: 168.65 mi (271.42 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 Wright
Town in Campbell County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,758 |
| Coordinates | 43.7512400, -105.4920100 |
| Altitude | 1561 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wright (-105.49201, 43.75124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $29.12 | $58.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $31.65 | $63.30 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $34.03 | $68.05 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $40.48 | $80.96 |
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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