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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

Good

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
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.

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

Laramie, WY

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

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 .

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.

city in Converse County, Wyoming, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Douglas, WY

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

Wheatland, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Glenrock, WY

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 check

Top up before I 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 224.9 miles.

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.

Top Restaurant

Sagewood Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Buffalo, Wyoming

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 296.1

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13076847670

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Deja Brew

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Buffalo, Wyoming

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 296.1

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

Sagewood Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 296.1

Buffalo, Wyoming

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13076847670

Visit website

Deja Brew

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 296.1

Buffalo, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Laramie, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Geological Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Laramie, Wyoming

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13077662646

Visit website

All Points West Escape Room and Fun Center

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Laramie, Wyoming

Hours: Closed

+13074603966

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 294.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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.
6
294.5 mi into trip | ~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 | ~5h 10m in | 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.

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.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott - Tesla Supercharger

Laramie, WY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Heartland Inn & Suites - Tesla Supercharger

Wheatland, WY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Hat Six Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Evansville, WY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sinclair - Tesla Supercharger

Buffalo, WY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Target T0164 (Casper, WY)

Casper, WY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Flying J 758

Casper, WY

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

LARAMIE AUTO CENTER

LARAMIE, WY

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Laramie GM Auto Center

Laramie, WY

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

Tesla: 4 EV Connect: 1 Non-Networked: 1 Electrify America: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Laramie, WY

Morning in Laramie on Saturday

Local time

11:22 AM

MDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buffalo, WY

Morning in Buffalo on Saturday

Local time

11:22 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.

What kind of drive is this?

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?

3/10

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.

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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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