Origin
Wilson, WY
Afternoon in Wilson on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
27°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilson, WY to Laramie, WY
Drive Time
6h 10m
Distance
387.7 mi
624 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 58m
★
6 AM
6h 11m
8 AM
6h 36m
10 AM
6h 20m
12 PM
6h 17m
3 PM
6h 21m
5 PM
6h 35m
8 PM
6h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laramie, WY
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Wilson, WY to Laramie, WY covers 387.7 miles and takes about 6h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Second Street, Highway 22, Highway 89 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.44 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
193.9 miles from Wilson, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 10m drive with frequent turns across 387.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Second Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 10m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wilson, WY to Laramie, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Second Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 89 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Curtis Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Second Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilson, WY and Laramie, WY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Second Street
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
Second Street
3
Turn left onto West Highway 22
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West Highway 22
4
Turn right onto South Highway 89
12 mi
·
17 min
·
South Highway 89
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
6
Exit the roundabout
162 mi
·
3 hr 7 min
7
Take the exit left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
205 mi
·
3 hr 21 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street
10
Turn left onto West Curtis Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Curtis Street
11
Turn right onto North 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 4th Street
12
Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Ivinson Avenue
13
Turn right onto South 5th Street
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
South 5th Street
14
Turn right
46 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 193.9 miles from Wilson, WY, or about 3h 5m into the drive.
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 85 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 193.9 miles or 3h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laramie, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wilson, 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 Wilson, WY
This is one driving day of about 387.7 miles and 6h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Wilson, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 193.9 mi from Wilson, WY · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
194 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 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 193.9 miles from Wilson, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laramie, WY
The final approach into Laramie, 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 Laramie, 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
$61.44 one way
$122.87 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
136 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $64.58 | $129.16 |
| premium | $4.53 | $69.13 | $138.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $86.13 | $172.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116.3 | 1 | $40.71 | $18.61 |
| Efficient EV | 96.9 | 1 | $33.92 | $15.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 155.1 | 1 | $54.28 | $24.81 |
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Destination
Laramie, WY
Afternoon in Laramie on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
32°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
5 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
6h 10m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wilson, WY to Laramie, WY covers 387.7 miles and takes about 6h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Second Street, Highway 22, Highway 89. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 193.9 miles from Wilson, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 10m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wilson, WY to Laramie, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wilson, WY to Laramie, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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