Lander, WY to South Greeley, WY is 274 miles and takes about 5h 19m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and US 287, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward journey between two points in Wyoming. With a recommended one-day drive, you'll primarily be on major highways, making it a practical option for transit. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without extensive detours, keeping your focus on reaching your destination.
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
137 miles from Lander, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
143 mi
2h 23m
US 287
115 mi
2h 36m
Main Street
8.8 mi
10m
Purple Heart Trail
2.5 mi
2m
US 287 BYP
1.5 mi
1m
North Greeley Highway
1.2 mi
1m
East Cedar Street
1 mi
1m
West College Drive
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 143 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lander, WY and South Greeley, WY.
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Start on US 287
8.8 mi·10 min·Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 287; WY 789
72 mi·1 hr 47 min·US 287; WY 789
3
Turn right onto US 287; WY 789
42 mi·48 min·US 287; WY 789
4
Turn left onto US 287 BYP
1.5 mi·1 min·US 287 BYP
5
At end of road, turn left onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; US 287
1.0 mi·1 min·East Cedar Street
6
Take the exit onto US 287
0.4 mi·51 sec·US 287
7
Merge onto I 80; US 30; US 287
143 mi·2 hr 23 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Continue on I 80
2.5 mi·2 min·Purple Heart Trail
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 362Toward I 180, US 85: Central Avenue, Greely
10
Turn right onto I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
1.2 mi·1 min·North Greeley Highway
11
Turn right onto I 25 BUS; US 87 BUS; WY 212
0.3 mi·36 sec·West College Drive
12
Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi·42 sec·Cedar Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto Citrus Street
141 ft·8 sec·Citrus Street
14
Turn right onto Rooks Avenue
0.1 mi·29 sec·Rooks Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Rooks Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 19-minute duration, starting your drive from Lander, WY, in the morning is advisable to allow ample daylight. The route has only one recommended stop, so plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically, especially considering the longest stretch of 143 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the latter half of the journey. With a total fuel cost estimated around $42, it's a relatively budget-friendly trip, but it's always wise to confirm available services along US 287 and before entering more rural stretches.
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 137 miles from Lander, WY, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143 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 60 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137 miles or 3h 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Greeley, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lander, 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 Lander, WY
This is one driving day of about 274 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Lander, 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 143 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.8 and 273.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8.8 mi into trip|~10m in|US 287; WY 789
Turn left onto US 287; WY 789
Navigation decision point
4
124.9 mi into trip|~2h 47m in|I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; US 287 / East Cedar Street
At end of road, turn left onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; US 287 / East Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
6
271.8 mi into trip|~5h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 180, US 85: Central Avenue, Greely
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 362
Toward I 180, US 85: Central Avenue, Greely
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273.8 mi into trip|~5h 18m in|Citrus Street
At end of road, turn left onto Citrus Street
Navigation decision point
5
273.9 mi into trip|~5h 18m in|Rooks Avenue
Turn right onto Rooks Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.42 one way
$86.84 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg96 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$45.51
$91.02
premium
$4.53
$48.88
$97.76
diesel
$5.61
$60.50
$120.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.2
1
$28.77
$13.15
Efficient EV
68.5
0
$23.97
$10.96
EV Truck/SUV
109.6
1
$38.36
$17.54
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lander, WY
Evening
in Lander on Saturday
Local time
8:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
South Greeley, WY
Evening
in South Greeley on Saturday
Local time
8:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Saratoga, WY
137 mi in
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
26 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
5h 19m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mixed bag, with 43% of it on highways, suggesting a blend of faster travel and potentially more local road segments. You'll experience a significant stretch of 143 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, which likely offers consistent speeds. As you transition to US 287 and Main Street, expect the character of the drive to change, possibly becoming more town-focused or slower-paced. The overall profile suggests a journey that balances efficient highway cruising with potentially more varied driving conditions as you get closer to South Greeley.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 143 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in near US 287; WY 789.
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 19m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles (US 287; WY 789): Navigation decision point; at 124.9 miles (I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; US 287 / East Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 271.8 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 5h 19m. Total distance: 274 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 143 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 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 11 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: at 8.8 miles (US 287; WY 789): Navigation decision point; at 124.9 miles (I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; US 287 / East Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 271.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at South Greeley, WY before the return drive.
