Lander, WY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Lander, WY have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 244-mile quick runs to 274-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Lander, WY spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
274 mi
South Greeley, WY
Quickest Drive
4h 30m
Laramie, WY
Plan Around Lander, WY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lander, WY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
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 259 miles and about 5h 9m behind the wheel when leaving Lander, WY. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 274 miles (5h 19m), while the shortest is just 244 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Lander, WY most often head toward South Greeley, WY (274 mi, 5h 19m) and Sheridan, WY (244.1 mi, 5h). 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 259-mile trip from Lander, WY, budget about $40 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 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 Lander, WY and 3 routes heading into Lander, WY, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 244 to 274 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lander, WY covers 274 miles and takes approximately 5h 19m. Shorter options start at just 244 miles.
The average route from Lander, WY runs about 259 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 259-mile trip from Lander, WY costs roughly $40 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 and Sheridan, 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.
Traveler Guide to Lander, WY
Lander is a city in central Wyoming, USA, a wonderful vacation destination. Lander has a population of approximately 7,500 people.
1 Sinks Canyon State Park (6 miles southwest of Lander), ☏ +1 307-332-6333. An underground river through a limestone cavern. It goes into the Sinks and comes out at a pool called the Rise. 2 Fremont County Pioneer Museum (Pioneer Museum), 1443 W Main St (on the west end of Lander), ☏ +1 307-332-4137. Complex with historic structures, log cabins and Native American dances during summer months. Free. (updated Apr 2023)
Rock Climbers Festival 4th of July Parade, buffalo BBQ and Rodeo Drive the scenic Loop Road from Sinks Canyon to Louis Lake then out to South Pass, past Red Canyon and return to Lander. 80 miles, 20 miles of dirt road in the Shoshone National Forest. Plan on making several stops to explore the area. Lander Brewfest. Advertised as "The Best Little Brewfest in the West". (updated Apr 2023)
Lander has many great locally–owned restaurants to serve a wide variety of tastes and budgets. 1 The Breadboard, 1350 Main St, ☏ +1 307-332-6090. The Breadboard offers a variety of fresh and delicious sub sandwiches. It is a bit more expensive than Subway, but well worth it. The bread is homemade from scratch and excellent. (updated Feb 2026) 2 El Sol de Mexico, 453 Main St, ☏ +1 307-332-9298. Mexican food. (updated Feb 2026) 3 Gannett Grill, 126 Main St, ☏ +1 307-332-8228. Daily 11AM-9PM. The Gannett Grill is part of The Lander Bar and the Cowfish. Gannett serves great bar food: burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and salad. A burger with great fries costs around $8-$10. Also offers a wide selection of microbrews also. There is a great patio shared with the Cowfish for outdoor dining in the summer months. (updated Feb 2026) 4 Mulino Bistro, 977 Main St, ☏ +1 307-438-4016, [email protected]. Tu-Sa 5-9PM. Italitan (updated Feb 2026) 5 The Cowfish, 148 Main St, ☏ +1 307-332-8227. Daily 5-9PM. A higher end restaurant that serves locally grown steaks and seafood. Dinner entrees cost around $28. Also offers a wide selection of microbrews also. There is a great patio shared with Gannett for outdoor dining in the summer months. (updated Feb 2026) 6 The Middle Fork, 351 Main Street, ☏ +1 307-335-5035, [email protected]. (updated Feb 2026)
1 Lander Bar, 126 Main St, ☏ +1 307-332-8228. Daily 11-2 AM.
1 Rodeway Inn Pronghorn Lodge, 150 E Main St, ☏ +1 307-332-3940. (updated Feb 2026) 2 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lander, 1002 11th St, ☏ +1 307-332-4005. (updated Feb 2026) 3 Shoshone Rose Casino & Hotel, 5690 US-287 (go north on highway 287 from Lander, approximately 2 miles. It's a large complex, right off the highway.), ☏ +1 307-206-7000. Casino and hotel destination. (updated Apr 2023) 4 Louis Lake Lodge, 1811 Louis Lake Rd (38 miles SW of Lander in the Shoshone National Forest), ☏ +1 512-731-7596. Authentic log cabins in the Shoshone National Forest. Hiking, mountain biking, ATVing, rock climbing. Canoes, kayaks, fishing boats, guides available. Cabins from $99, rooms from $125. (updated Feb 2026)
Travel tips adapted from Lander on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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