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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Quick Snapshot
Road
377.26 mi
06h 49m
Flight
286.56 mi
461.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.56 mi
Kilometers
461.17 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
377.26 mi
Kilometers
607.14 km
Drive Time
06h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laramie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM MDT
Return by in Powell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Powell
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Laramie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:49 PM to 2:19 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Powell
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Arapahoe
WY

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

From Powell
190.2 mi
03h 24m
To Laramie
187.1 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 28 mph SSW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Bent Street

    871 ft · 26 sec · North Bent Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Coulter Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Coulter Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Medicine Wheel Passage

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Powell Highway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Powell Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Beacon Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Beacon Hill Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greybull Highway

    2835 ft · 54 sec · Greybull Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Shoshoni Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Shoshoni Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    18.2 mi · 21 min · West 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Gas Hills Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Gas Hills Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Sand Draw Road

    34.6 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    42.4 mi · 48 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cedar Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Cedar Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street

    1745 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Curtis Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Curtis Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue

    111 m · 12 sec · East Ivinson Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
93.9 mi · 25%
Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi · 9%
Shoshoni Street
31.7 mi · 8%
West 2nd Street
23.5 mi · 6%
Powell Highway
14.7 mi · 4%
Medicine Wheel Passage
4.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.6 mi
286.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arapahoe
03h 24m from Powell
Leave By
10:22 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Powell

#1 Powell

City in Park County, Wyoming, United States

Population6,127
Coordinates44.7538400, -108.7573500
Altitude1339
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: North Bent Street (-108.757586, 44.75384)
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 607 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
13.31 gal
50.39 L · about $51.82
Round trip
$103.63
26.62 gal · 100.78 L
Estimated CO2
118.3 kg one way
Round trip: 236.6 kg / 522 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Powell and Laramie. The current time is 21:04:45.

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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.