Origin
Laramie, WY
Morning in Laramie on Saturday
Local time
7:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laramie, WY to Buffalo, WY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 12m
Distance
296.1 mi
477 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 59m
★
6 AM
5h 13m
8 AM
5h 40m
10 AM
5h 22m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 38m
8 PM
5h 4m
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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Buffalo, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laramie, WY to Buffalo, WY covers 296.1 miles and takes about 5h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, State Highway 34, US Highway 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 224.9 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.92 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
148.1 miles from Laramie, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 12m. Total distance: 296.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 12m highway drive covering 296.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 and State Highway 34. The longest continuous stretch is about 224.9 miles on I 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 224.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and State Highway 34. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 5th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 12m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (I 80 Business; US 30 / East Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (WY 34 / State Highway 34): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South 5th Street
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 80 Business; US 30 / East Grand Avenue
Turn right onto I 80 Business; US 30 / East Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
17.8 mi into trip
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~27m in
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WY 34 / State Highway 34
Turn right onto WY 34 / State Highway 34
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
294.5 mi into trip
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~5h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 25 Business, US 87 Business: Buffalo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 298
Toward I 25 Business, US 87 Business: Buffalo
5
294.8 mi into trip
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~5h 10m in
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I 25 Bus; US 87 Bus / South Main Street
Turn left onto I 25 Bus; US 87 Bus / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 224.9 mi | 3h 38m |
| State Highway 34 | 51.8 mi | 1h 4m |
| US Highway 30 | 14.4 mi | 20m |
| North 3rd Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South 4th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Curtis Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Grand Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 224.9 mi, about 3h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laramie, WY and Buffalo, WY.
1
Start on this road
45 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South 5th Street
149 ft
·
8 sec
·
South 5th Street
3
Turn right onto I 80 Business; US 30
363 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
4
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 4th Street
5
Turn left onto CR 322
411 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Curtis Street
6
Turn right onto US 30; US 287
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North 3rd Street
7
Continue on US 30; US 287
14 mi
·
20 min
·
US Highway 30
8
Turn right onto WY 34
52 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
State Highway 34
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp onto I 25
225 mi
·
3 hr 38 min
·
I 25
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 298
Toward I 25 Business, US 87 Business: Buffalo
11
Turn left onto I 25 Bus; US 87 Bus
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Arrive at destination
I 25 Bus; US 16; US 87 Bus
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 148.1 miles from Laramie, WY, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 224.9 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 65 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.1 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Laramie, 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 Laramie, WY
This is one driving day of about 296.1 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Laramie, 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 I 25 for about 224.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.1 mi from Laramie, WY · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.1 miles from Laramie, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 224.9 miles.
Arriving in Buffalo, WY
The final approach into Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, WY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.92 one way
$93.84 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $49.18 | $98.37 |
| premium | $4.53 | $52.82 | $105.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.38 | $130.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.8 | 1 | $31.09 | $14.21 |
| Efficient EV | 74 | 0 | $25.91 | $11.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.4 | 1 | $41.45 | $18.95 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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
Buffalo, WY
Morning in Buffalo on Saturday
Local time
7:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Douglas, WY
148 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
3 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
5h 12m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Laramie, WY to Buffalo, WY covers 296.1 miles and takes about 5h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, State Highway 34, US Highway 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.1 miles from Laramie, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.92 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 12m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (I 80 Business; US 30 / East Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (WY 34 / State Highway 34): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laramie, WY to Buffalo, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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