Laramie, WY Road Trips

Laramie, WY serves as a quiet starting point in the Mountain West, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 51-mile quick runs to 293-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Laramie, WY spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

10

Longest Drive

387.7 mi

Wilson, WY

Quickest Drive

55m

Cheyenne, WY

Plan Around Laramie, WY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Laramie, WY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Wilson, WY to Laramie, WY 387.7 mi · 6h 10m South Park, WY to Laramie, WY 379 mi · 5h 57m Pinedale, WY to Laramie, WY 307.9 mi · 4h 37m Rawlins, WY to Laramie, WY 99.6 mi · 1h 45m

Continue From Laramie, WY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Laramie, WY to Kemmerer, WY 292.9 mi · 5h Laramie, WY to Gillette, WY 251.2 mi · 4h 18m Laramie, WY to Lander, WY 222.9 mi · 4h 30m Laramie, WY to Riverton, WY 222.9 mi · 4h 1m

Trips from Laramie, WY

Laramie, WY to Kemmerer, WY

292.9 mi 5h

Laramie, WY to Gillette, WY

251.2 mi 4h 18m

Laramie, WY to Lander, WY

222.9 mi 4h 30m

Laramie, WY to Riverton, WY

222.9 mi 4h 1m

Laramie, WY to Cheyenne, WY

50.6 mi 55m

Driving from Laramie, WY

On average, trips departing from Laramie, WY run 208 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 45m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 293 miles (5h), while the shortest is just 51 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Laramie, WY are Kemmerer, WY (292.9 mi, 5h), Gillette, WY (251.2 mi, 4h 18m), Lander, WY (222.9 mi, 4h 30m), Riverton, WY (222.9 mi, 4h 1m), and Cheyenne, WY (50.6 mi, 55m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in WY currently averages around $3.89 per gallon. For the typical 208-mile trip from Laramie, WY, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Laramie, WY and 5 routes heading into Laramie, WY, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 51 to 293 miles.

The longest mapped route from Laramie, WY covers 293 miles and takes approximately 5h. Shorter options start at just 51 miles.

The average route from Laramie, WY runs about 208 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 208-mile trip from Laramie, WY costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Laramie, WY include Kemmerer, WY, Gillette, WY, Lander, WY and Riverton, WY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.