Origin
Worland, WY
Afternoon in Worland on Friday
Local time
4:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worland, WY to Douglas, WY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
213.2 mi
343 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 54m
★
6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
3h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worland, WY
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Douglas, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Worland, WY to Douglas, WY covers 213.2 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West US Highway 20-26, US 20, East 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.7 miles on West US Highway 20-26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.78 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
106.6 miles from Worland, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 6m. Total distance: 213.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Worland, WY to Douglas, WY covers 213.2 miles and takes about 4h 6m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West US Highway 20-26 is the longest continuous segment at about 60.7 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 33.6 miles in near US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni 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 4h 6m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 33.6 miles (US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.5 miles (US 20; US 26 / East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 159.3 miles (US 20; US 26): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
33.6 mi into trip
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~42m in
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US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street
Turn right onto US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
3
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
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US 20; US 26 / East 2nd Street
Turn left onto US 20; US 26 / East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
3
159.3 mi into trip
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~3h 7m in
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US 20; US 26
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
Navigation decision point
4
162 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
211 mi into trip
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~4h 2m in
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I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS
Take the exit onto I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS toward I 25, WY 59: Douglas, Gillette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 25, WY 59: Douglas, Gillette
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West US Highway 20-26 | 60.7 mi | 1h 8m |
| US 20 | 59.6 mi | 1h 10m |
| East 2nd Street | 33.1 mi | 37m |
| Big Horn Avenue | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| I 25 BUS | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Shoshoni Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North 6th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
West US Highway 20-26
— 60.7 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worland, WY and Douglas, WY.
1
Start on US 16
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Big Horn Avenue
2
Continue on US 20; WY 789
26 mi
·
31 min
·
US 20; WY 789
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 20; WY 789
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North 6th Street
Use the slight left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 20; WY 789
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Shoshoni Street
Use the left / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 20; WY 789
31 mi
·
36 min
·
US 20; WY 789
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
33 mi
·
37 min
·
East 2nd Street
7
Continue on US 20; US 26
61 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
West US Highway 20-26
8
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 20; US 26
9
Take the exit
49 mi
·
51 min
10
Take the exit onto I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS
Toward I 25, WY 59: Douglas, Gillette
11
Turn left
68 ft
·
4 sec
12
Arrive at destination
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 106.6 miles from Worland, WY, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.7 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 47 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.6 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Douglas, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Worland, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Worland, WY
This is one driving day of about 213.2 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Worland, 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 West US Highway 20-26 for about 60.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.6 mi from Worland, WY · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.6 miles from Worland, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West US Highway 20-26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.7 miles.
Arriving in Douglas, WY
The final approach into Douglas, 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 Douglas, 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
$33.78 one way
$67.57 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $35.41 | $70.83 |
| premium | $4.53 | $38.03 | $76.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.07 | $94.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64 | 0 | $22.39 | $10.23 |
| Efficient EV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.65 | $8.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.3 | 1 | $29.85 | $13.64 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Douglas, WY
Afternoon in Douglas on Friday
Local time
4:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
75°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 6m 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 Worland, WY to Douglas, WY covers 213.2 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West US Highway 20-26, US 20, East 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.6 miles from Worland, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.78 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 4h 6m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.6 miles (US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.5 miles (US 20; US 26 / East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 159.3 miles (US 20; US 26): Navigation decision point.
The route from Worland, WY to Douglas, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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