Origin
Cheyenne, WY
Evening in Cheyenne on Saturday
Local time
8:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cheyenne, WY to Laramie, WY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
50.3 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cheyenne, WY
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Laramie, WY
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Trip Overview
Connecting Cheyenne and Laramie, this quick 50.3-mile trip takes about 55 minutes to complete. You will primarily utilize the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, transitioning into West Lincolnway and South 3rd Street as you approach your destination. Given the short travel time, this journey is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. Budgeting roughly $8 for fuel covers the expenses for this direct Mountain West transit. It is a straightforward, functional route that gets you between these two Wyoming hubs efficiently, allowing for maximum flexibility in your daily schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 44.8 mi | 44m |
| West Lincolnway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| US 30 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Ivinson Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 24th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 44.8 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheyenne, WY and Laramie, WY.
1
Start on West 24th Street
401 ft
·
15 sec
·
West 24th Street
2
Turn right onto I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn right onto I 80 Business; US 30
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Lincolnway
4
Take the ramp onto US 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30
5
Merge onto I 80; US 30
45 mi
·
44 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 287: 3rd Street, Fort Collins
7
Turn right onto US 287
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 3rd Street
8
Turn right onto East Ivinson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Ivinson Avenue
9
Turn right onto South 5th Street
199 ft
·
10 sec
·
South 5th Street
10
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 50.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS / Central Avenue
Turn right onto I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 80 Business; US 30 / West Lincolnway
Turn right onto I 80 Business; US 30 / West Lincolnway
Navigation decision point
5
48.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward US 287: 3rd Street, Fort Collins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 287: 3rd Street, Fort Collins
5
50.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
South 5th Street
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
50.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.97 one way
$15.94 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.35 | $16.71 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Laramie, WY
Evening in Laramie on Saturday
Local time
8:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is entirely dominated by highway travel, as 100% of your route is spent on major roads. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 44.8 miles—cruising along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. While the journey is efficient, be prepared for a turn-heavy local finish once you exit the highway and navigate through West Lincolnway and South 3rd Street. This transition shifts the feel from a fast-paced interstate trek to a more technical, urban-adjacent driving experience. The contrast between the long, uninterrupted highway stretch and the final local segments defines the personality of this short trip.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.8 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS / Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 80 Business; US 30 / West Lincolnway): Navigation decision point; at 48.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 50.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WY can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 80 Business; US 30 / West Lincolnway): Navigation decision point; at 48.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Laramie, WY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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