How far is Sheridan, WY from Laramie, WY?
The driving distance from Sheridan, WY to Laramie, WY is about 294.5 miles (474 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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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 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Converse County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheridan and Laramie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan and Laramie.
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Start on West Loucks Street
24 m · 6 sec · West Loucks Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
654 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Burkitt Street
51 m · 3 sec · East Burkitt Street
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Continue on Coffeen Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Avenue
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Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
1370 ft · 27 sec · East Brundage Lane
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Take the ramp right
31.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper
227.7 mi · 3 hr 42 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 Sheridan 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 25 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper
228 mi · 03h 42m
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 Snow Showers leaving Sheridan and 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 Sheridan to Laramie?
The road trip is about 294.5 miles (474 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Glenrock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.3 miles from Sheridan and 129.2 miles from Laramie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 6:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.45 one way or $80.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Sheridan and Chance Snow Showers near Laramie.
Stop Ideas Near Glenrock
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 Glenrock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 250.51 mi (403.15 km).
#1 Sheridan
City in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 18,095 |
| Coordinates | 44.7971900, -106.9561800 |
| Altitude | 1141 |
| 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: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $40.45 | $80.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.96 | $87.92 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.26 | $94.53 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $56.23 | $112.46 |
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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