Drive or Fly: Wheatland, WY to Rawlins, 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 CYS–CPR. At 157 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 18m

Distance

157.3 mi

Total Cost

$70

CO2

64 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$35

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

5h 58m

14m in the air

Air Distance

119 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

30 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Wheatland, WY → CYS 94m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 14m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CPR → Rawlins, WY 130m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Wheatland, WY CYS — Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field 63 mi, ~94m drive

Rawlins, WY CPR — Casper-Natrona County International Airport 87 mi, ~130m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CYS and CPR. 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

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 36m

1h 30m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0560S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Wheatland, WY → Laramie (Petro Travel Center) (LAR6) 91m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 90m

Arrival 10m

Rawlins (Travel Centers Of America) (RLL6) → Rawlins, WY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From LAR6 — Laramie (Petro Travel Center) 61 mi, ~91m drive

To RLL6 — Rawlins (Travel Centers Of America) 1 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	3h 18m	5h 58m	3h 36m
Total cost (1 person)	$70	$125	$10
Carbon footprint	64 kg CO₂	30 kg CO₂	5 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

157.3 mi 3h 17m

via I 80, WY 34, US 30; US 287

Alternative (+20 min)

217.2 mi 3h 38m

via I 80, I 25; US 87, I 25; US 85; US 87

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