Origin
La Barge, WY
Night in La Barge on Thursday
Local time
10:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Barge, WY to Sage, WY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
71.7 mi
115 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from La Barge, WY to Sage, WY covers 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, US Highway 30, Fossil Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.1 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 71.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from La Barge, WY to Sage, WY covers 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 48.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 50 miles in near US 30 / US Highway 30.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from La Barge, WY to Sage, WY is easy. At 1h 20m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 50 miles (US 30 / US Highway 30): Navigation decision point; at 71.4 miles (Sage Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
50 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 30 / US Highway 30
Turn right onto US 30 / US Highway 30
Navigation decision point
3
71.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
Sage Road
Turn left onto Sage Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 48.1 mi | 53m |
| US Highway 30 | 21.3 mi | 22m |
| Fossil Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Fossil Butte Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Coral Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sage Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Herbert Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 48.1 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Barge, WY and Sage, WY.
1
Start on US 189
48 mi
·
52 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Coral Street
3
Continue on US 30
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Fossil Butte Road
4
Continue on US 30
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Fossil Drive
5
Turn right onto US 30
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 30
6
Turn left onto Sage Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sage Road
7
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn slight left onto Herbert Avenue
285 ft
·
12 sec
·
Herbert Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
Herbert Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.9 mi from La Barge, WY · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from La Barge, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.36 one way
$22.72 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| premium | $4.53 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.83 | $31.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Night in Sage on Thursday
Local time
10:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
1h 20m 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 La Barge, WY to Sage, WY covers 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, US Highway 30, Fossil Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.9 miles from La Barge, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.36 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 La Barge, WY to Sage, WY is easy. At 1h 20m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 50 miles (US 30 / US Highway 30): Navigation decision point; at 71.4 miles (Sage Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from La Barge, WY to Sage, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·