Moorcroft, WY Road Trips
Moorcroft, WY serves as a quiet starting point in the Mountain West, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 186 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Moorcroft, WY spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
436.4 mi
Jackson, WY
Quickest Drive
20m
Pine Haven, WY
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Popular Incoming Routes
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Moorcroft, WY
Driving from Moorcroft, WY
On average, trips departing from Moorcroft, WY run 186 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 24m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 279 miles (5h 11m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Moorcroft, WY are Cody, WY (278.5 mi, 5h 11m), Cheyenne, WY (268.2 mi, 4h 40m), and Pine Haven, WY (12.1 mi, 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WY currently averages around $4.5 per gallon. For the typical 186-mile trip from Moorcroft, WY, budget about $33 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Moorcroft, WY and 3 routes heading into Moorcroft, WY, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 279 miles.
The longest mapped route from Moorcroft, WY covers 279 miles and takes approximately 5h 11m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Moorcroft, WY runs about 186 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 24m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.5/gallon for regular), the average 186-mile trip from Moorcroft, WY costs roughly $33 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Moorcroft, WY include Cody, WY, Cheyenne, WY and Pine Haven, WY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Moorcroft, WY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,062
Median Income
$66,176
Median Home Value
$227,900
Median Age
25.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Moorcroft, WY
Moorcroft is a city in Northeast Wyoming, United States.
Moorcroft is a small town with a population of 807 and an altitude of 4,296 ft. (1,309 m). Town of Moorcroft Area Tourism.
West Texas Trail Museum, 100 E Weston, ☏ +1-307-756-3496, fax: +1-307-756-9347, [email protected]. It's a typical museum for the region with everyday objects and local history stuffed so full at first it feels cramped. With the museum being so quiet and standing so close to those well used tools or carefully saved mementos it becomes a personal experience with Moorcroft's history. Along the hallways are old photos and there is a sizeable mineral display for such a small museum. Free.
Moorcroft Jubilee. second Saturday in July. Chuck Wagon Breakfast, Parade, Free Bar-b-que, Rodeo Playday, and a Street Dance.
Donna's Diner, 203 W. Converse St., ☏ +1 307 756-3422. Hub Café, 120 S. Big Horn Ave., ☏ +1 307 756-3666, fax: +1 307 756-9430. The Wild Side, 110 N Big Horn Ave, ☏ +1 307 756-9595.
Deerehaven Liquor & Lounge, 204 W Converse St, ☏ +1 307 756-3975. Dewey's Place, 102 S Big Horn, ☏ +1 307 756-3713. Hopper's Bar.
Cozy Motel, 219 W. Converse St, ☏ +1 307 756-3486, fax: +1 307 756-9898. 28 rooms, Cable/Satellite TV, pets OK. Keyhole Marina, Motel & Campground, 215 McKean Rd. (Located at Keyhole State Park), ☏ +1 307 756-9529. 9 rooms Moorcourt Motel, 420 N. Yellowstone Ave., ☏ +1 307 756-3411, fax: +1 307 756-3322, [email protected]. 30 rooms. Cable/Satellite TV, Full Kitchen, Limited Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator. Pets OK. Rangeland Court Motel and RV Park, 108 N. Yellowstone Ave., ☏ +1 307 756-3595, [email protected]. 10 rooms. Rooms have satellite television, A/C, and free high speed Wi-Fi. 5 RV park has full hookups up to 50 amps, and free high speed Wi-Fi. Pets OK. (updated Aug 2018) Wyoming Motel, 111 E. Converse St., ☏ +1 307 756-3452. 1-Bedroom Units, 2-Bedroom Units. Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Room Safe, Alarm Clock. Pets OK.
Interstate 90 provides access to Moorcroft from Gillette, Wyoming to the west and Rapid City, South Dakota to the east, both of which have airports.
Travel tips adapted from Moorcroft 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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