How far is North Platte, NE from Laramie, WY?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Laramie, WY is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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 04h 31m.
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.
Village in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Laramie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Laramie.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto West William Avenue
122 m · 20 sec · West William Avenue
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Turn right onto South Jeffers Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Jeffers Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West
2961 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
72.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
192.7 mi · 3 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: 3rd Street, Fort Collins
3212 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1.5 km · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Ivinson Avenue
726 ft · 24 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 North Platte 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.
I 80 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
193 mi · 03h 11m
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.
Areas Of Drizzle leaving North Platte and Chance 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 North Platte to Laramie?
The road trip is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Potter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from North Platte and 134.6 miles from Laramie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.69 one way or $79.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between North Platte and Laramie, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Drizzle around North Platte and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laramie.
Stop Ideas Near Potter
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 Potter.
Fort Morgan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 251.11 mi (404.12 km).
#1 North Platte
City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 23,202 |
| Coordinates | 41.1238900, -100.7654200 |
| Altitude | 854 |
| 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: Laramie (-105.5911, 41.31137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $4.19 | $39.69 | $79.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $42.37 | $84.73 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $47.73 | $95.46 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $57.22 | $114.44 |
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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