How far is Upton, WY from Laramie, WY?
The driving distance from Upton, WY to Laramie, WY is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upton and Laramie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upton and Laramie.
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Start on Ash Street
17 m · 6 sec · Ash Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on US Highway 16
25 mi · 37 min · US Highway 16
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 85
79 mi · 1 hr 37 min · US Highway 85
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
882 ft · 25 sec · West 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 20
23.3 mi · 25 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on US Highway 18/20
18.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 18/20
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Take the exit left
53 mi · 50 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 Upton 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.
US Highway 85
Turn right onto US Highway 85
79 mi · 01h 37m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Upton 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 Upton to Laramie?
The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Lost Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.9 miles from Upton and 136.9 miles from Laramie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 75 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 7:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.61 one way or $75.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Upton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Laramie.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upton and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 198.76 mi (319.87 km).
#1 Upton
Town in Weston County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,032 |
| Coordinates | 44.0997000, -104.6280200 |
| Altitude | 1292 |
| 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: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 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 | $37.61 | $75.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.87 | $81.74 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.94 | $87.89 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $52.28 | $104.56 |
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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