How far is South Greeley, WY from Lander, WY?
The driving distance from South Greeley, WY to Lander, WY is about 273.4 miles (440 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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 04h 39m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Greeley and Lander.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Greeley and Lander.
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Start on Rooks Avenue
663 ft · 34 sec · Rooks Avenue
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Turn left onto Citrus Street
43 m · 8 sec · Citrus Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1319 ft · 41 sec · Cedar Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West College Drive
1824 ft · 38 sec · West College Drive
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Turn left onto South Greeley Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Greeley Highway
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Turn left
1935 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
143.5 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: Rawlins
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Cedar Street
2671 ft · 39 sec · East Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Higley Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Higley Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right
42.4 mi · 48 min
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Turn left
72.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Turn right
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Greeley and Lander.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
143 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Greeley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lander.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Greeley to Lander?
The road trip is about 273.4 miles (440 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Sinclair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from South Greeley and 136.6 miles from Lander.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 7:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.57 one way or $75.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Greeley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lander.
Stop Ideas Near Sinclair
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tully Park
City Of Rawlins Public Works Department
City Hall
Key Club Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sinclair.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Greeley and Lander. Straight-line distance: 234.56 mi (377.48 km).
#1 South Greeley
Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming
| Population | 4,217 |
| Coordinates | 41.0969300, -104.8063600 |
| Altitude | 1843 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lander
City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 7,467 |
| Coordinates | 42.8330100, -108.7306700 |
| Altitude | 1632 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-108.730657, 42.833044)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $37.57 | $75.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.83 | $81.66 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.90 | $87.80 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $52.23 | $104.45 |
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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