How far is Rawlins, WY from Laramie, WY?

The driving distance from Rawlins, WY to Laramie, WY is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
101.07 mi
01h 33m
Flight
91.41 mi
147.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.41 mi
Kilometers
147.11 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.07 mi
Kilometers
162.66 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laramie
Sat, Apr 18, 9:16 AM MDT
Return by in Rawlins
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rawlins
2026-04-18T07:42
Arrive Laramie
Sat, Apr 18, 9:16 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rawlins
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Elk Mountain
WY

Town of the United States

From Rawlins
49.7 mi
00h 46m
To Laramie
51.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Spruce Street

    15 m · 9 sec · West Spruce Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1086 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Cedar Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

  6. 6

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

    1745 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Curtis Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Curtis Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue

    111 m · 12 sec · East Ivinson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
93.9 mi · 93%
West Cedar Street
2.69 mi · 3%
West Curtis Street
1.38 mi · 1%
North 4th Street
1.01 mi · 1%
I 80 Business East
0.33 mi
3rd Street
0.21 mi
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

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
91.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Mountain
00h 46m from Rawlins
Leave By
3:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rawlins and Slight 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 Rawlins to Laramie?

The road trip is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Elk Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Rawlins and 51.3 miles from Laramie.

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

The direct path is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rawlins and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Laramie.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rawlins and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 91.41 mi (147.11 km).

Rawlins

#1 Rawlins

City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Population8,484
Coordinates41.7910700, -107.2386600
Altitude2072
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: West Spruce Street (-107.238656, 41.791055)
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.5 L · about $13.90
Round trip
$27.80
7.14 gal · 27 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.90 $27.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $15.10 $30.21
Premium $4.55 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.41 $19.32 $38.64

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rawlins and Laramie. The current time is 07:42:12.

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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.