How far is Powell, WY from Laramie, WY?
The driving distance from Powell, WY to Laramie, WY is about 377.2 miles (607.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Powell and Laramie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powell and Laramie.
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Start on North Bent Street
871 ft · 26 sec · North Bent Street
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Turn right onto East Coulter Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Coulter Avenue
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Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage
4.2 mi · 5 min · Medicine Wheel Passage
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Powell Highway
14.7 mi · 16 min · Powell Highway
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Turn left onto Beacon Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Beacon Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greybull Highway
2835 ft · 54 sec · Greybull Highway
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Turn left
81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto Shoshoni Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Shoshoni Street
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Continue straight
31 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
18.2 mi · 21 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Gas Hills Road
1 mi · 2 min · Gas Hills Road
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Turn straight onto Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road
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Turn left
42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn right
42.4 mi · 48 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cedar Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Cedar Street
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Take the exit straight
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
93.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street
1745 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West Curtis Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West 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 Powell and Laramie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
93.9 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Powell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Laramie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Powell to Laramie?
The road trip is about 377.2 miles (607.1 km) and usually takes 06h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arapahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.2 miles from Powell and 187.1 miles from Laramie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.6 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.82 one way or $103.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Powell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Laramie.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Powell and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 286.56 mi (461.17 km).
#1 Powell
City in Park County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 6,127 |
| Coordinates | 44.7538400, -108.7573500 |
| Altitude | 1339 |
| 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: 607 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 42m |
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 | $51.82 | $103.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $56.31 | $112.63 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $60.55 | $121.09 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $72.03 | $144.07 |
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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