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Trip from Lander, WY to Douglas, WY

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 40m

Distance

195 mi

314 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Fair

1 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 28m ★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States

Lander, WY

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city in Converse County, Wyoming, United States

Douglas, WY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lander, WY to Douglas, WY covers 195 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 20, WY 789, I 25 BUS for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.6 miles on US 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.90 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

97.5 miles from Lander, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 195 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 40m highway drive covering 195 miles, with most of the trip on US 20 and WY 789. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.6 miles on US 20.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and WY 789. 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 Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lander, WY to Douglas, WY is easy. At 3h 40m with 75% 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 141 miles (US 20; US 26): Navigation decision point; at 143.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | WY 789

Turn left onto WY 789

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
3
141 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in | US 20; US 26

Turn left onto US 20; US 26

Navigation decision point

4
143.7 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
192.7 mi into trip | ~3h 36m in | I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS

Take the exit onto I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS toward I 25, WY 59: Douglas, Gillette

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 25, WY 59: Douglas, Gillette
3
195 mi into trip | ~3h 40m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 20 79.6 mi 1h 30m
WY 789 63.7 mi 1h 13m
I 25 BUS 2.2 mi 4m
Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 20 — 79.6 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lander, WY and Douglas, WY.

1

Start on US 287

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto WY 789

64 mi · 1 hr 13 min · WY 789
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Continue on US 20; US 26

77 mi · 1 hr 27 min · US 20; US 26
4

Turn left onto US 20; US 26

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 20; US 26
5

Take the exit

49 mi · 51 min
6

Take the exit onto I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS

2.2 mi · 4 min · I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS
Toward I 25, WY 59: Douglas, Gillette
7

Turn left

68 ft · 4 sec
8

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.5 miles from Lander, WY, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.6 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 43 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 97.5 miles or 1h 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Douglas, 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 195 miles and 3h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Lander, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 20 for about 79.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 97.5 mi from Lander, WY · 1h 51m into the drive

Downtown Shoshoni, WY, WY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shoshoni, WY

98 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

Shoshoni, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mountain View, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.5 miles from Lander, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.6 miles.

Arriving in Douglas, WY

The final approach into Douglas, 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 Douglas, WY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

EV Connect Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lander, Wyoming

+18668167584

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.90 one way

$61.80 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $32.39 $64.78
premium $4.53 $34.79 $69.57
diesel $5.61 $43.05 $86.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

EV Connect Charging Station

Lander, Wyoming

EV Connect

1 DCFC

EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.5 0 $20.47 $9.36
Efficient EV 48.8 0 $17.06 $7.80
EV Truck/SUV 78 0 $27.30 $12.48

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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

Night in Lander on Thursday

Local time

9:45 PM

MDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Douglas, WY

Night in Douglas on Thursday

Local time

9:45 PM

MDT

Current temp

75°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

3h 40m 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 Douglas, WY covers 195 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 20, WY 789, I 25 BUS. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.5 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 $30.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Lander, WY to Douglas, WY is easy. At 3h 40m with 75% 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 141 miles (US 20; US 26): Navigation decision point; at 143.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Lander, WY to Douglas, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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