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Trip from Wheatland, WY to Rawlins, WY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 17m

Distance

157.3 mi

253 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 6m ★
6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 11m

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

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town in Wyoming, United States

Wheatland, WY

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city in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Rawlins, WY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wheatland, WY to Rawlins, WY covers 157.3 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, 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 56 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.93 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

78.6 miles from Wheatland, 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 17m. Total distance: 157.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 17m highway drive covering 157.3 miles, with most of the trip on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and State Highway 34. The longest continuous stretch is about 56 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 56 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and State Highway 34. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near I 25 Business; US 87 Business / West Mariposa Parkway.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 17m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (I 25 Business; US 87 Business / West Mariposa Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.7 miles (US 30; US 287 / US Highway 30): Navigation decision point; at 98.5 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 25 Business; US 87 Business / West Mariposa Parkway

Turn right onto I 25 Business; US 87 Business / West Mariposa Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | US 30; US 287 / US Highway 30

At end of road, turn right onto US 30; US 287 / US Highway 30

Navigation decision point

5
98.5 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
154.6 mi into trip | ~3h 13m 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:...
5
157.2 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in | West Spruce Street

Turn right onto West Spruce Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 56 mi 56m
State Highway 34 51.6 mi 1h 4m
US Highway 30 21.1 mi 31m
State Highway 13 17.6 mi 31m
I 25 5.9 mi 6m
East Cedar Street 1.8 mi 2m
North 4th Street 0.7 mi 1m
US 287 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 56 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheatland, WY and Rawlins, WY.

1

Start on I 25 Business; US 87 Business

0.2 mi · 14 sec · 9th Street
2

Continue on I 25 Business; US 87 Business

0.5 mi · 51 sec · South Street
3

Turn left onto I 25 Business; US 87 Business

0.3 mi · 53 sec · 16th Street
4

Turn right onto I 25 Business; US 87 Business

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Mariposa Parkway
Use the right lane.
5

Take the ramp onto I 25; US 87

5.6 mi · 5 min · I 25; US 87
6

Take the exit onto I 25

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 25
Toward WY 34 West: Laramie
7

Turn right onto WY 34

52 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 34
8

At end of road, turn right onto US 30; US 287

21 mi · 31 min · US Highway 30
9

Continue on US 30; US 287

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 4th Street
10

Turn left onto WY 13

18 mi · 31 min · State Highway 13
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
12

Merge onto I 80

56 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto US 287

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 287
Toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: Rawlins Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; US 287

1.8 mi · 2 min · East Cedar Street
15

Turn right onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; US 287

0.2 mi · 22 sec · 3rd Street
16

Turn right onto West Spruce Street

50 ft · 1 sec · West Spruce Street
17

Arrive at destination

West Spruce Street

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 78.6 miles from Wheatland, WY, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56 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 35 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.6 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rawlins, WY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Wheatland, 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 Wheatland, WY

This is one driving day of about 157.3 miles and 3h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Wheatland, 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 56 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.6 mi from Wheatland, WY · 1h 42m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laramie, WY

79 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

Laramie, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laramie, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.6 miles from Wheatland, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rawlins, WY

The final approach into Rawlins, 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 Rawlins, 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.

Electrify America Charging Station 116013

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 157.3

Rawlins, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 157.3

Rawlins, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13073280158

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.93 one way

$49.85 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $26.13 $52.26
premium $4.53 $28.06 $56.12
diesel $5.61 $34.73 $69.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Electrify America Charging Station 116013

Rawlins, Wyoming

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Rawlins, Wyoming

Other

1 DCFC

Electrify America: 1 Other: 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 47.2 0 $16.52 $7.55
Efficient EV 39.3 0 $13.76 $6.29
EV Truck/SUV 62.9 0 $22.02 $10.07

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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

Wheatland, WY

Evening in Wheatland on Thursday

Local time

7:18 PM

MDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rawlins, WY

Evening in Rawlins on Thursday

Local time

7:18 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°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

17 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 17m 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 Wheatland, WY to Rawlins, WY covers 157.3 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, 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 78.6 miles from Wheatland, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.93 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 17m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (I 25 Business; US 87 Business / West Mariposa Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.7 miles (US 30; US 287 / US Highway 30): Navigation decision point; at 98.5 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wheatland, WY to Rawlins, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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