Summer Road Trips in Wyoming

Routes

Avg Distance

422 mi

Avg Drive

7h 47m

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

Jul 19, 2026

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Wyoming in summer means maximizing daylight across vast landscapes. This state offers 30 routes averaging 421 miles and nearly 8 hours, with drive scores consistently hitting 9/10. Expect high-altitude driving, with some routes reaching over 7,700 feet, perfect for cooler summer temperatures. Park access is also a strong feature across many of these summer drives.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$3.96/gal

Diesel: $4.80/gal

Typical trip cost

$59–$75

One-way, ~422 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~148 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-07-13

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 Summer 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 peak	80	45	1.3	0.1
Jul peak	89	53	1.2	—
Aug peak	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.

Summer hazards: what the data says

Recent seismic activity (last 7 days)

3 earthquakes M3.0+ — strongest M3.5 in Wyoming.

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program

Historical context — not a real-time advisory. Always check local road conditions before departing.

Planning Tips

Carry extra water — summer heat in the car and at rest stops dehydrates faster than you think.
Start drives early or late to avoid peak afternoon heat, especially through desert or plains stretches.
Check your tire pressure before long summer drives — hot pavement increases blowout risk with underinflated tires.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Wyoming that work well for summer travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 422 miles).

Current regular gas averages $3.96/gallon in Wyoming (week of 2026-07-13). Diesel: $4.80/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $59 and $75. Source: US Energy Information Administration.

Across Jun, Jul, Aug, Wyoming typically sees daytime highs in the 80–89°F range with about 1.1 in of rain per month on average. Based on NOAA 1991–2020 monthly climate normals.

USGS logged 3 earthquakes above M3.0 (strongest M3.5) in the last 7 days. Always check current road and weather conditions before departing.

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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