Origin
Alpine, WY
Afternoon in Alpine on Thursday
Local time
2:25 PM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpine, WY to Sage, WY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
106 mi
171 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Alpine, WY to Sage, WY covers 106 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 89, US Highway 30, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on US Highway 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53 miles from Alpine, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 106 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 106 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 89 and US Highway 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.9 miles on US Highway 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 89 and US Highway 30. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 64.6 miles in near ID 61.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alpine, WY to Sage, WY is easy. At 2h 8m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 64.6 miles (ID 61): Navigation decision point; at 74.9 miles (US 30; WY 89 / US Highway 30): Navigation decision point; at 105.7 miles (Sage Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
64.6 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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ID 61
Turn left onto ID 61
Navigation decision point
3
74.9 mi into trip
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~1h 32m in
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US 30; WY 89 / US Highway 30
Turn left onto US 30; WY 89 / US Highway 30
Navigation decision point
4
105.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
|
Sage Road
Turn right onto Sage Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 89 | 30.9 mi | 36m |
| US Highway 30 | 30.8 mi | 35m |
| Main Street | 17 mi | 21m |
| North Main Street | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| WY 89 | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| North Washington Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| ID 61 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Sage Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 89
— 30.9 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine, WY and Sage, WY.
1
Start on US 89
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 89
14 mi
·
17 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on US 89
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Washington Street
4
Continue on US 89
31 mi
·
36 min
·
US Highway 89
5
Turn left onto ID 61
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
ID 61
6
Continue on WY 89
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
WY 89
7
Turn left onto US 30; WY 89
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US Highway 30
8
Turn right onto Sage Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sage Road
9
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn slight left onto Herbert Avenue
285 ft
·
12 sec
·
Herbert Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Herbert Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53 miles from Alpine, WY, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 miles.
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 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53 miles or 1h 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 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sage, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alpine, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Alpine, WY
This is one driving day of about 106 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Alpine, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 89 for about 30.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53 mi from Alpine, WY · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53 miles from Alpine, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sage, WY
The final approach into Sage, 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 Sage, 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
$16.80 one way
$33.59 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $17.61 | $35.21 |
| premium | $4.53 | $18.91 | $37.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.40 | $46.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.84 | $6.78 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Sage, WY
Afternoon in Sage on Thursday
Local time
2:25 PM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Montpelier, ID
53 mi in
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alpine, WY to Sage, WY covers 106 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 89, US Highway 30, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53 miles from Alpine, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alpine, WY to Sage, WY is easy. At 2h 8m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 64.6 miles (ID 61): Navigation decision point; at 74.9 miles (US 30; WY 89 / US Highway 30): Navigation decision point; at 105.7 miles (Sage Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alpine, WY to Sage, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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