How far is Mills, WY from Laramie, WY?

The driving distance from Mills, WY to Laramie, WY is about 146 miles (235 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.04 mi
02h 39m
Flight
112.88 mi
181.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.88 mi
Kilometers
181.66 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.04 mi
Kilometers
235.03 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laramie
Thu, Apr 23, 10:50 AM MDT
Return by in Mills
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mills
2026-04-23T08:10
Arrive Laramie
Thu, Apr 23, 10:50 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mills
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glendo
WY

Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States

From Mills
93.6 mi
01h 19m
To Laramie
52.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
21 to 43 mph W
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    1654 ft · 46 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Van Horn Avenue

    1051 ft · 32 sec · Van Horn Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

    2236 ft · 38 sec · West Yellowstone Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Poplar Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1023 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Cheyenne

    19.2 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WY 34 West: Laramie

    1937 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 34

    51.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 34

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 30

    14.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 30

  13. 13

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Curtis Street

    125 m · 14 sec · East Curtis Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue

    111 m · 12 sec · East Ivinson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Poplar Street
96.6 mi · 66%
State Highway 34
51.6 mi · 35%
Cheyenne
19.2 mi · 13%
US Highway 30
14.4 mi · 10%
North 3rd Street
2.1 mi · 1%
North 4th Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Poplar Street

Merge slight left

61.6 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
112.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendo
01h 19m from Mills
Leave By
1:10 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Mills and Chance Snow Showers near Laramie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146 miles (235 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Glendo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Mills and 52.4 miles from Laramie.

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

The direct path is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.05 one way or $40.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Mills and Chance Snow Showers near Laramie.

Stop Ideas Near Glendo

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

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

BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

40 mi away
628 East Richards St.
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Wheatland, Wyoming

51 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway
BUS

Casper, Wyoming

113 mi away
123 West E St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mills and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 112.88 mi (181.66 km).

Mills

#1 Mills

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population4,077
Coordinates42.8405200, -106.3658600
Altitude1562
CountryUnited States
Laramie

#2 Laramie

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

Population32,661
Coordinates41.3113700, -105.5911000
Altitude2184
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-106.365831, 42.8405)
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.51 L · about $20.05
Round trip
$40.10
10.3 gal · 39.02 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.05 $40.10
Mid-grade $4.23 $21.79 $43.58
Premium $4.55 $23.43 $46.85
Diesel $5.41 $27.87 $55.74

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 Mills and Laramie. The current time is 08:10:35.

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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.