How far is Torrington, WY from Lander, WY?
The driving distance from Torrington, WY to Lander, WY is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
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.
The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Torrington and Lander.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Torrington and Lander.
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Start on Main Street
28 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Valley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · West Valley Road
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Continue on US Highway 26/85
8.9 mi · 12 min · US Highway 26/85
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Continue on Main Street
1060 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1420 ft · 40 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 26
9.7 mi · 11 min · US Highway 26
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Continue on East Merriam Street
1 km · 2 min · East Merriam Street
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Continue on US Highway 26
7.6 mi · 8 min · US Highway 26
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Continue on Highway 26
4.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 26
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Continue on East Whalen Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Whalen Street
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Continue on Highway 26
14.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 26
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Keep slight right
96.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
107 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
94.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway
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Continue straight
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Continue on South Main Street
9.7 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2095 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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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 Torrington and Lander.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 26
Keep slight right
96.7 mi · 01h 38m
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 then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Torrington and Sunny near Lander.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Torrington to Lander?
The road trip is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Casper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Torrington and 144.5 miles from Lander.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 7:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.67 one way or $79.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Torrington and Sunny near Lander.
Stop Ideas Near Casper
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 Casper.
Casper, Wyoming
Douglas, Wyoming
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Torrington and Lander. Straight-line distance: 237.79 mi (382.68 km).
#1 Torrington
City and county seat of Goshen County, Wyoming, US
| Population | 6,565 |
| Coordinates | 42.0624600, -104.1843900 |
| Altitude | 1251 |
| 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: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $39.67 | $79.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.11 | $86.23 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $46.35 | $92.71 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $55.15 | $110.30 |
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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