Douglas, WY Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Douglas, WY works well as a modest departure point in the Mountain West. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 114-mile quick runs to 169-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Douglas, WY spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
169.9 mi
Riverton, WY
Quickest Drive
58m
Casper, WY
Plan Around Douglas, WY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Douglas, WY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Douglas, WY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Douglas, WY
Driving from Douglas, WY
On average, trips departing from Douglas, WY run 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 40m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 169 miles (3h 11m), while the shortest is just 114 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Douglas, WY are Rawlins, WY (169.2 mi, 3h 11m) and Gillette, WY (113.6 mi, 2h 10m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WY currently averages around $3.89 per gallon. For the typical 141-mile trip from Douglas, WY, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Douglas, WY and 4 routes heading into Douglas, WY, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 114 to 169 miles.
The longest mapped route from Douglas, WY covers 169 miles and takes approximately 3h 11m. Shorter options start at just 114 miles.
The average route from Douglas, WY runs about 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 141-mile trip from Douglas, WY costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Douglas, WY include Rawlins, WY and Gillette, WY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Douglas, WY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,400
Median Income
$79,839
Median Home Value
$251,500
Median Age
37.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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