The drive from Lander, WY to Worland, WY covers 112.7 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WY 789, Park Street, Idaho Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.8 miles on WY 789.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.86 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
56.3 miles from Lander, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 112.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The drive from Lander, WY to Worland, WY covers 112.7 miles and takes about 2h 15m, 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 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WY 789 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.8 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 0.4 miles in near WY 789.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lander, WY to Worland, WY is easy. At 2h 15m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (WY 789): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles (US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 79.1 miles (US 20; WY 789 / South 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|WY 789
Turn left onto WY 789
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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47.2 mi into trip|~54m in|US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
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79.1 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|US 20; WY 789 / South 6th Street
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789 / South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WY 789
46.8 mi
54m
Park Street
32.8 mi
40m
Idaho Street
31.9 mi
38m
South 6th Street
0.8 mi
2m
Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Big Horn Avenue
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
WY 789
— 46.8 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lander, WY and Worland, WY.
1
Start on US 287
0.4 mi·40 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto WY 789
47 mi·54 min·WY 789
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789
32 mi·38 min·Idaho Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789
0.8 mi·2 min·South 6th Street
Use the slight left / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 20; WY 789
33 mi·40 min·Park Street
Use the left / slight right lanes.
6
Arrive at destination
US 16
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 56.3 miles from Lander, WY, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.8 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 25 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.3 miles or 1h 5m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worland, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lander, 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 Lander, WY
This is one driving day of about 112.7 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Lander, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on WY 789 for about 46.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.3 mi from Lander, WY
· 1h 5m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.86 one way
$35.72 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$18.72
$37.44
premium
$4.53
$20.10
$40.21
diesel
$5.61
$24.88
$49.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.8
0
$11.83
$5.41
Efficient EV
28.2
0
$9.86
$4.51
EV Truck/SUV
45.1
0
$15.78
$7.21
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lander, WY
Morning
in Lander on Saturday
Local time
10:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Worland, WY
Morning
in Worland on Saturday
Local time
10:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
76°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
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
2h 15m 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 Lander, WY to Worland, WY covers 112.7 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WY 789, Park Street, Idaho Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.3 miles from Lander, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.86 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 Lander, WY to Worland, WY is easy. At 2h 15m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (WY 789): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles (US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 79.1 miles (US 20; WY 789 / South 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lander, WY to Worland, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
