Scenic Drives in Wyoming

Routes

Avg Distance

394 mi

Avg Drive

7h 15m

Destinations

Wyoming's scenic drives are defined by their dramatic elevation changes and rugged terrain. With a route count of 60, these drives offer substantial mileage, averaging 394 miles and around 7.5 hours. The drives feature high-altitude sections with significant climbs, and a drive score of 9 is common. Expect challenging ascents and descents across the state's varied landscapes.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$4.58/gal

Diesel: $6.18/gal

Typical trip cost

$58–$88

One-way, ~394 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~138 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-10-12

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.

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	76	42	1	1.5
Oct	60	31	1.2	7
Nov	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

Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 60 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.

Current regular gas averages $4.58/gallon in Wyoming (week of 2026-10-12). Diesel: $6.18/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $58 and $88. Source: US Energy Information Administration.

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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