Origin
Afton, WY
Morning in Afton on Thursday
Local time
11:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Afton, WY to Laramie, WY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 14m
Distance
388.9 mi
626 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 1m
★
6 AM
6h 14m
8 AM
6h 39m
10 AM
6h 23m
12 PM
6h 20m
3 PM
6h 24m
5 PM
6h 38m
8 PM
6h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laramie, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Afton, WY to Laramie, WY covers 388.9 miles and takes about 6h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 4th Avenue, Washington Street, Highway 89 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
194.4 miles from Afton, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 14m. Total distance: 388.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 14m drive with frequent turns across 388.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 4th Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 14m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Afton, WY to Laramie, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 4th Avenue | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Highway 89 | — | — |
| Highway 30 | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| I 80 | — | — |
| West Curtis Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 4th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Afton, WY and Laramie, WY.
1
Start on the route
108 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
443 ft
·
25 sec
·
East 4th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
4
Continue on US Highway 89
31 mi
·
36 min
·
US Highway 89
5
Turn left
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
6
Continue straight
9.5 mi
·
10 min
7
Turn left onto US Highway 30
98 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
US Highway 30
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80 East
9
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
243 mi
·
3 hr 58 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street
11
Turn left onto West Curtis Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Curtis Street
12
Turn right onto North 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 4th Street
13
Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Ivinson Avenue
14
Turn right onto South 5th Street
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
South 5th Street
15
Turn right
46 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 194.4 miles from Afton, WY, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 86 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 194.4 miles or 3h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laramie, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Afton, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Afton, WY
This is one driving day of about 388.9 miles and 6h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Afton, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 194.4 mi from Afton, WY · 3h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
194 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 194.4 miles from Afton, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laramie, WY
The final approach into Laramie, WY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Laramie, WY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.63 one way
$123.25 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
136 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $64.60 | $129.19 |
| premium | $4.53 | $69.37 | $138.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $85.86 | $171.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116.7 | 1 | $40.83 | $18.67 |
| Efficient EV | 97.2 | 1 | $34.03 | $15.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 155.6 | 1 | $54.45 | $24.89 |
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Laramie, WY
Morning in Laramie on Thursday
Local time
11:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 14m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Afton, WY to Laramie, WY covers 388.9 miles and takes about 6h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 4th Avenue, Washington Street, Highway 89. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 194.4 miles from Afton, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 14m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Afton, WY to Laramie, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Afton, WY to Laramie, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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