Kemmerer to Laramie is 293.3 miles and takes about 5h 1m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and US 30, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wyoming, traversing the Mountain West region from start to finish. You'll primarily be on surface roads, with a portion on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Given its manageable length and single-day recommendation, this route is a straightforward option for getting between these two Wyoming locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
146.6 miles from Kemmerer, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
243 mi
3h 58m
US 30
45 mi
50m
West Curtis Street
1.4 mi
2m
Highway 30/189
1.3 mi
3m
North 4th Street
1 mi
2m
US Highway 30/189
0.5 mi
<1m
Coral Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Central Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 243 mi, about 3h 58m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~558 veh/hr typical
· worst 812
Quietest
2 AM
~88 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kemmerer, WY and Laramie, WY.
1
Start on this road
151 ft·13 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Garnet Street
178 ft·9 sec·Garnet Street
3
Turn right onto US 30; US 189
0.1 mi·20 sec·Pine Street
4
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.2 mi·34 sec·Coral Street
5
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.2 mi·15 sec·Central Avenue
6
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.9 mi·2 min·Highway 30/189
7
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.4 mi·55 sec·Highway 30/189
8
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.5 mi·58 sec·US Highway 30/189
9
Take the ramp onto US 30
44 mi·47 min·US 30
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
1.2 mi·2 min·US 30
Toward I 80 East
11
Merge onto I 80; US 30
243 mi·3 hr 58 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street
13
Turn left onto I 80 Business
1.4 mi·2 min·West Curtis Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto North 4th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·North 4th Street
15
Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue
363 ft·12 sec·East Ivinson Avenue
16
Turn right onto South 5th Street
199 ft·10 sec·South 5th Street
17
Turn right
45 ft·3 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour drive time, leaving in the morning is recommended to allow for a relaxed pace. You'll have one recommended stop, so plan for that midway or whenever you feel the need to stretch. The fuel cost is estimated at $45, so ensure your tank is full before you depart Kemmerer. Pay attention to the transition from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway to surface roads as this marks a significant change in driving conditions and speed. This is a drive that can comfortably be completed in one day, offering flexibility in your timing.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 146.6 miles from Kemmerer, WY, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 243 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 65 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.6 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laramie, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kemmerer, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kemmerer, WY
This is one driving day of about 293.3 miles and 5h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Kemmerer, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 243 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 293.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Garnet Street
Turn right onto Garnet Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 30; US 189 / Pine Street
Turn right onto US 30; US 189 / Pine Street
Navigation decision point
5
46.3 mi into trip|~53m in|US 30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30 toward I 80 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East
5
290.8 mi into trip|~4h 55m in|I 80 Business / West Curtis Street
Turn left onto I 80 Business / West Curtis Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
293.2 mi into trip|~5h in|South 5th Street
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.83 one way
$105.66 round trip
$4.58/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.78
$55.17
$110.35
premium
$5.11
$58.96
$117.92
diesel
$6.18
$71.35
$142.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88
1
$30.80
$14.08
Efficient EV
73.3
0
$25.66
$11.73
EV Truck/SUV
117.3
1
$41.06
$18.77
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Kemmerer, WY
Late night
in Kemmerer on Monday
Local time
4:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Mostly Clear
NNW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Laramie, WY
Late night
in Laramie on Monday
Local time
4:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Clear
S 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
In the ridges of southwest Wyoming are some of the best-preserved fossils in the world. They tell the story of ancient life in a warm, wet environment in and around a freshwater lake. Stingrays swam i...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive involves 243 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway before transitioning to surface roads like US 30 and West Curtis Street. With only a 16% highway share, expect a good amount of time on non-interstate roads. The shift from highway cruising to surface roads will be noticeable as you cover the majority of the distance on the interstate. The remaining portion of the trip will be on more local roads.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 243 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 early in the drive near Garnet Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 1m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Garnet Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30; US 189 / Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.3 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 243 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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: near the start (Garnet Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30; US 189 / Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.3 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Fossil Butte National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Laramie, WY before the return drive.
