How far is South Greeley, WY from Laramie, WY?

The driving distance from South Greeley, WY to Laramie, WY is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.52 mi
00h 55m
Flight
43.4 mi
69.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.4 mi
Kilometers
69.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.52 mi
Kilometers
82.91 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laramie
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM MDT
Return by in South Greeley
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Greeley
2026-04-22T21:05
Arrive Laramie
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Greeley
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
Cheyenne
WY

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

From South Greeley
25.9 mi
00h 27m
To Laramie
25.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 35 mph SW
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 South Greeley and Laramie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Greeley and Laramie.

  1. 1

    Start on Rooks Avenue

    663 ft · 34 sec · Rooks Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Citrus Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Citrus Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1319 ft · 41 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West College Drive

    1824 ft · 38 sec · West College Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Greeley Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Greeley Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1935 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    45.9 mi · 46 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: 3rd Street, Fort Collins

    3212 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · South 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Ivinson Avenue

    726 ft · 24 sec · East Ivinson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Greeley 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
45.9 mi · 89%
Purple Heart Trail
2.01 mi · 4%
South Greeley Highway
1.23 mi · 2%
South 3rd Street
0.93 mi · 2%
US 287
0.61 mi · 1%
West College Drive
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

45.9 mi · 00h 46m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheyenne
00h 27m from South Greeley
Leave By
4:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Greeley 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 South Greeley to Laramie?

The road trip is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Cheyenne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from South Greeley and 25.6 miles from Laramie.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Greeley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Laramie.

Stop Ideas Near Cheyenne

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cheyenne, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cheyenne.

BUS

Cheyenne, Wyoming

2 mi away
222 Deming Drive
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

65 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Wheatland, Wyoming

102 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

111 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Greeley and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 43.4 mi (69.85 km).

South Greeley

#1 South Greeley

Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming

Population4,217
Coordinates41.0969300, -104.8063600
Altitude1843
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: Rooks Avenue (-104.8067, 41.096932)
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.88 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.17
3.64 gal · 13.76 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.09 $14.17
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.70 $15.40
Premium $4.55 $8.28 $16.56
Diesel $5.41 $9.85 $19.70

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 South Greeley and Laramie. The current time is 21:05:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.