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Trip from Laramie, WY to Glenrock, WY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

162 mi

261 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Fair

1 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m

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

city in and county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States

Laramie, WY

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town in Converse County, Wyoming, United States

Glenrock, WY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Laramie, WY to Glenrock, WY covers 162 miles and takes about 3h 5m 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 87.3 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.67 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

81 miles from Laramie, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 162 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 5m highway drive covering 162 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 and State Highway 34. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.3 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 11 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 87.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and State Highway 34. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 5th Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Laramie, WY to Glenrock, WY is easy. At 3h 5m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 0.1 miles (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South 5th Street

Turn right onto South 5th Street

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 80 Business; US 30 / East Grand Avenue

Turn right onto I 80 Business; US 30 / East Grand Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South 4th Street

Turn right onto South 4th Street

Navigation decision point

5
17.8 mi into trip | ~27m in | WY 34 / State Highway 34

Turn right onto WY 34 / State Highway 34

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
156.9 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in | I 25 Business; US 20; US 26; US 87

Take the exit onto I 25 Business; US 20; US 26; US 87 toward I 25 BUS, US 87 BUS, US 20 West, US 26 West: East Glenrock

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

Toward I 25 BUS, US 87 BUS, US 20 West, US 26 W...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 25 87.3 mi 1h 26m
State Highway 34 51.8 mi 1h 4m
US Highway 30 14.4 mi 20m
I 25 Business 5.1 mi 7m
North 3rd Street 2.1 mi 3m
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 — 87.3 mi, about 1h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laramie, WY and Glenrock, 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

87 mi · 1 hr 26 min · I 25
10

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

5.1 mi · 7 min · I 25 Business; US 20; US 26; US 87
Toward I 25 BUS, US 87 BUS, US 20 West, US 26 West: East Glenrock
11

Arrive at destination

US 20; US 26; US 87

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 81 miles from Laramie, WY, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.3 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 36 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 81 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glenrock, 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 162 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 87.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 81 mi from Laramie, WY · 1h 42m into the drive

town in Wyoming, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wheatland, WY

81 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

Wheatland, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wheatland, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81 miles from Laramie, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.3 miles.

Arriving in Glenrock, WY

The final approach into Glenrock, 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 Glenrock, 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

$25.67 one way

$51.34 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $26.91 $53.82
premium $4.53 $28.90 $57.80
diesel $5.61 $35.77 $71.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

EV Connect Charging Station

Laramie, Wyoming

EV Connect

1 DCFC

EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.6 0 $17.01 $7.78
Efficient EV 40.5 0 $14.17 $6.48
EV Truck/SUV 64.8 0 $22.68 $10.37

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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

Laramie, WY

Afternoon in Laramie on Thursday

Local time

1:20 PM

MDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glenrock, WY

Afternoon in Glenrock on Thursday

Local time

1:20 PM

MDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Wheatland, WY

81 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

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 5m 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 Laramie, WY to Glenrock, WY covers 162 miles and takes about 3h 5m 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 81 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 $25.67 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 Laramie, WY to Glenrock, WY is easy. At 3h 5m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 0.1 miles (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Laramie, WY to Glenrock, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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