How far is Moorcroft, WY from Laramie, WY?
The driving distance from Moorcroft, WY to Laramie, WY is about 277.9 miles (447.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Converse County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moorcroft and Laramie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moorcroft and Laramie.
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Start on South Yellowstone Avenue
25 m · 8 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue
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Turn left onto East Converse Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Converse Street
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Take the ramp left
24 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Garner Lake Road
1954 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto North Garner Lake Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Garner Lake Road
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Turn left onto South Douglas Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway
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Continue on State Highway 59 South
106.6 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 59 South
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Turn left onto Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
2240 ft · 45 sec · Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
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Turn straight onto North 4th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Richards Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Richards Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 25, US 20, US 26, US 87
116 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25, US 20, US 26, US 87
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
34.1 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Cheyenne
19.2 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 34 West: Laramie
1937 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 34
51.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 34
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 30
14.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on North 3rd Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto East Curtis Street
125 m · 14 sec · East Curtis Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue
111 m · 12 sec · East Ivinson Avenue
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 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 Moorcroft and Laramie.
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 59 South
Continue on State Highway 59 South
107 mi · 01h 56m
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 Rain Showers leaving Moorcroft and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Laramie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moorcroft to Laramie?
The road trip is about 277.9 miles (447.2 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.4 miles from Moorcroft and 140.5 miles from Laramie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.4 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 7:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.15 one way or $76.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Moorcroft and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Laramie.
Stop Ideas Near Douglas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Douglas City Hall Historic
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Douglas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moorcroft and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 206.53 mi (332.38 km).
#1 Moorcroft
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,084 |
| Coordinates | 44.2633100, -104.9502500 |
| Altitude | 1288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $38.15 | $76.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $41.46 | $82.93 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $44.58 | $89.16 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $53.04 | $106.08 |
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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