South Greeley, WY to Lander, WY is 273.9 miles and takes about 5h 19m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and US 287, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wyoming, taking you from the Mountain West region to another part of the Mountain West. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a good balance of highway travel and local road experiences. With a recommended one-day drive, you'll have ample time to complete this journey without feeling rushed, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion.
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
137 miles from South Greeley, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 273.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This route features a 45% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster travel and more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 143.5 miles along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, providing a significant segment of open road. As you progress, expect the drive character to shift from interstate-style cruising to navigating through more varied terrain. This mixed drive profile suggests a dynamic journey where you'll encounter different road types, keeping the driving experience engaging.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 143.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Citrus Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 19m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Citrus Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 25 BUS; US 87 BUS; WY 212 / West College Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Citrus Street
Turn left onto Citrus Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|I 25 BUS; US 87 BUS; WY 212 / West College Drive
At end of road, turn right onto I 25 BUS; US 87 BUS; WY 212 / West College Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip|~2m in|I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS / South Greeley Highway
Turn left onto I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS / South Greeley Highway
Navigation decision point
7
147.9 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|US 287
Take the exit onto US 287 toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: Rawlins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76:...
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
143.5 mi
2h 23m
US 287
124.1 mi
2h 47m
Purple Heart Trail
2 mi
2m
Higley Boulevard
1.5 mi
1m
South Greeley Highway
1.2 mi
1m
East Cedar Street
0.5 mi
<1m
West College Drive
0.3 mi
<1m
Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 143.5 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Greeley, WY and Lander, WY.
1
Start on Rooks Avenue
0.1 mi·34 sec·Rooks Avenue
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Turn left onto Citrus Street
141 ft·8 sec·Citrus Street
3
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi·41 sec·Cedar Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto I 25 BUS; US 87 BUS; WY 212
0.3 mi·38 sec·West College Drive
5
Turn left onto I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
1.2 mi·1 min·South Greeley Highway
6
Turn left
0.4 mi·49 sec
7
Merge onto I 80
2.0 mi·2 min·Purple Heart Trail
8
Continue on I 80
143 mi·2 hr 23 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 287
0.7 mi·1 min·US 287
Toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: RawlinsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; US 287
0.5 mi·39 sec·East Cedar Street
11
Turn right onto US 287 BYP
1.5 mi·1 min·Higley Boulevard
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 287; WY 789
42 mi·48 min·US 287; WY 789
13
Turn left onto US 287; WY 789
72 mi·1 hr 47 min·US 287; WY 789
14
Turn right onto US 287; WY 789
8.8 mi·10 min·US 287; WY 789
15
Arrive at destination
US 287
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 19m estimated duration, starting your drive from South Greeley in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight. Plan for at least one stop to break up the 273.9 miles and refuel, especially considering the $43 estimated fuel cost. The longest stretch of 143.5 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway means you can cover a good distance before needing to pull over. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services might be more spread out in certain sections of this Wyoming drive.
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 137 miles from South Greeley, WY, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143.5 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 60 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137 miles or 2h 19m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lander, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving South Greeley, 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 South Greeley, WY
This is one driving day of about 273.9 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from South Greeley, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 143.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 137 mi from South Greeley, WY
· 2h 19m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.40 one way
$86.81 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg96 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$45.50
$90.99
premium
$4.53
$48.86
$97.72
diesel
$5.61
$60.47
$120.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.2
1
$28.76
$13.15
Efficient EV
68.5
0
$23.97
$10.96
EV Truck/SUV
109.6
1
$38.35
$17.53
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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
South Greeley, WY
Morning
in South Greeley on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lander, WY
Morning
in Lander on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Saratoga, WY
137 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
26 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 19m 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 South Greeley, WY to Lander, WY covers 273.9 miles and takes about 5h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 287, Purple Heart Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 137 miles from South Greeley, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.40 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 19m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Citrus Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 25 BUS; US 87 BUS; WY 212 / West College Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from South Greeley, WY to Lander, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
