How far is Lingle, WY from Fort Laramie, WY?
The driving distance from Lingle, WY to Fort Laramie, WY is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
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City and county seat of Goshen County, Wyoming, US
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lingle and Fort Laramie.
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Start on Main Street
60 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1420 ft · 40 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 26
9.7 mi · 11 min · US Highway 26
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Continue on East Merriam Street
1798 ft · 51 sec · East Merriam Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Merriam Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lingle and Fort Laramie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Highway 26
Continue on US Highway 26
9.71 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lingle and Sunny near Fort Laramie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lingle to Fort Laramie?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Lingle and 5.2 miles from Fort Laramie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lingle and Sunny near Fort Laramie.
Stop Ideas Near Torrington
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 Lingle and Fort Laramie. Straight-line distance: 10.25 mi (16.5 km).
#1 Lingle
Town of the United States
| Population | 454 |
| Coordinates | 42.1363500, -104.3455100 |
| Altitude | 1272 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Laramie
Town in Goshen County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 229 |
| Coordinates | 42.2127400, -104.5171800 |
| Altitude | 1292 |
| Country | United States |
End: United States Route 26 (-104.51718, 42.212788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
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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