Laramie, WY Road Trips
Laramie, WY serves as a quiet starting point in the Mountain West, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 182-mile quick runs to 293-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Laramie, WY head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
14
Longest Drive
387.8 mi
Wilson, WY
Quickest Drive
55m
Cheyenne, WY
Plan Around Laramie, WY
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Laramie, WY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Laramie, WY
Driving from Laramie, WY
On average, trips departing from Laramie, WY run 229 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 16m. 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 293 miles (5h), while the shortest is just 182 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Laramie, WY are Kemmerer, WY (292.9 mi, 5h), Gillette, WY (248.7 mi, 4h 46m), Lander, WY (222.9 mi, 4h 30m), Riverton, WY (220.9 mi, 4h 29m), and Rock Springs, WY (207.2 mi, 3h 29m). 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 229-mile trip from Laramie, WY, budget about $35 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. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Laramie, WY and 8 routes heading into Laramie, WY, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 182 to 293 miles.
The longest mapped route from Laramie, WY covers 293 miles and takes approximately 5h. Shorter options start at just 182 miles.
The average route from Laramie, WY runs about 229 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 229-mile trip from Laramie, WY costs roughly $35 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Laramie, WY include Kemmerer, WY, Gillette, WY, Lander, WY and Riverton, WY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Laramie, WY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
31,848
Median Income
$52,414
Median Home Value
$302,200
Median Age
26.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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