Fall Road Trips in Wyoming

Routes

Avg Distance

351 mi

Avg Drive

6h 34m

Destinations

Methodology

Routes filtered by drive score and typical seasonal conditions. Historical hazard counts pulled from FEMA disaster declarations and USGS seismic feeds; monthly weather context from NOAA 1991–2020 normals.

Data sources: OSRM • NOAA NCEI climate normals • FEMA OpenFEMA • USGS Earthquake Hazards • EIA weekly fuel survey

Last reviewed

Jun 3, 2026

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Wyoming in the fall offers a dramatic backdrop for exploring its vast landscapes. With 30 routes averaging 351 miles and nearly 7 hours, you can traverse high-altitude terrain, with some trips reaching over 7,700 feet. The state boasts excellent EV coverage on some routes, with up to 24 DC fast chargers available, making longer excursions feasible. Expect a drive score of 9 across the board for these scenic fall drives.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$4.47/gal

Diesel: $5.35/gal

Typical trip cost

$8–$89

One-way, ~351 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~123 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-06-01

Climate through the year: Wyoming

Wyoming peaks at around 89°F in Jul and cools to 35°F / 15°F in Dec. Wettest month is May at ~2.2 in of rain. Table highlights Fall months.

Month	High °F	Low °F	Rain in	Snow in
Jan	35	15	0.5	9
Feb	38	15	0.6	10.9
Mar	49	23	0.8	10.3
Apr	56	28	1.4	10.5
May	67	37	2.2	2.6
Jun	80	45	1.3	0.1
Jul	89	53	1.2	—
Aug	87	51	0.8	—
Sep peak	76	42	1	1.5
Oct peak	60	31	1.2	7
Nov peak	46	22	0.6	8.9
Dec	35	15	0.6	11

Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for WY — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
Wyoming routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Wyoming that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 351 miles).

Current regular gas averages $4.47/gallon in Wyoming (week of 2026-06-01). Diesel: $5.35/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $8 and $89. Source: US Energy Information Administration.

Across Sep, Oct, Nov, Wyoming typically sees daytime highs in the 46–76°F range with about 0.9 in of rain per month on average. Based on NOAA 1991–2020 monthly climate normals.

Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

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