Drive or Fly: Lyman, WY to Laramie, WY?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for RKS–LAR. At 273 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 35m

Distance

273.7 mi

Total Cost

$95

CO2

111 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$60

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 18m

29m in the air

Air Distance

244 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

62 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lyman, WY → RKS 99m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 29m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LAR → Laramie, WY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Lyman, WY RKS — Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport 66 mi, ~99m drive

Laramie, WY LAR — Laramie Regional Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between RKS and LAR. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 52m

5h 25m on road

Total Cost

$30

CO2

16 kg

Route

Greyhound US0560S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lyman, WY → Evanston (Chevron) (ENT6) 52m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 325m

Arrival 10m

Laramie (Petro Travel Center) (LAR6) → Laramie, WY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $30) $30

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From ENT6 — Evanston (Chevron) 35 mi, ~52m drive

To LAR6 — Laramie (Petro Travel Center) 2 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	4h 35m	4h 18m	6h 52m
Total cost (1 person)	$95	$185	$30
Carbon footprint	111 kg CO₂	62 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

273.7 mi 4h 34m

via I 80

Alternative (+46 min)

290.6 mi 5h 21m

via I 80, US 30; US 287, WY 13

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Lyman, WY to Laramie, WY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.