Lander, WY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Lander, WY have 7 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. Most drives stay under 163 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Lander, WY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
274 mi
South Greeley, WY
Quickest Drive
29m
Riverton, WY
Plan Around Lander, WY
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Lander, WY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lander, WY
Driving from Lander, WY
Expect an average of 163 miles and about 3h 12m behind the wheel when leaving Lander, WY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 274 miles (5h 19m), while the shortest is just 25 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Lander, WY most often head toward South Greeley, WY (274 mi, 5h 19m), Cheyenne, WY (272.8 mi, 5h 18m), Evansville, WY (148.6 mi, 2h 52m), Casper, WY (148.6 mi, 2h 54m), and Mills, WY (143.6 mi, 2h 45m). 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 163-mile trip from Lander, WY, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Lander, WY and 5 routes heading into Lander, WY, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 25 to 274 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lander, WY covers 274 miles and takes approximately 5h 19m. Shorter options start at just 25 miles.
The average route from Lander, WY runs about 163 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 163-mile trip from Lander, WY costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lander, WY include South Greeley, WY, Cheyenne, WY, Evansville, WY and Casper, WY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lander, WY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,565
Median Income
$71,601
Median Home Value
$321,800
Median Age
37.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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