Drive or Fly: Laramie, WY to Buffalo, WY?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for LAR–SHR. At 296 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 13m
Distance
296.1 mi
Total Cost
$100
CO2
120 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 24m
26m in the air
Air Distance
217 mi
Total Cost
$184
CO2
55 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LAR and SHR. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 13m | 3h 24m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $100 | $184 |
| Carbon footprint | 120 kg CO2 | 55 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 25, WY 34, US 30; US 287
via I 25; US 87, WY 487, US 30; US 287
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Laramie, WY to Buffalo, WY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.