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Trip from Laramie, WY to Riverton, WY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 29m

Distance

220.9 mi

356 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 16m ★
6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States

Laramie, WY

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city in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States

Riverton, WY

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Trip Overview

Spanning 222.9 miles across the Mountain West, this trip from Laramie to Riverton typically takes about 4 hours and 1 minute to complete. Since the total duration is quite manageable, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $35 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Wyoming hubs. Departing from Laramie, you will navigate through South 5th Street, East Grand Avenue, and South 4th Street to get underway. Because this is a straightforward trek within the same region, it offers a consistent, practical experience for travelers looking to move efficiently between cities without the hassle of a multi-day itinerary.

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

110.5 miles from Laramie, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 94.1 mi 1h 34m
US 287 85.1 mi 1h 52m
Sand Draw Road 34.6 mi 51m
Higley Boulevard 1.5 mi 1m
WY 789 1.4 mi 1m
East Curtis Street 1.3 mi 2m
South 4th Street 1.1 mi 2m
Gas Hills Road 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 94.1 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laramie, WY and Riverton, WY.

1

Start on this road

45 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto South 5th Street

149 ft · 8 sec · South 5th Street
3

Turn right onto I 80 Business; US 30

363 ft · 14 sec · East Grand Avenue
4

Turn right onto South 4th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
5

Turn left onto CR 322

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Curtis Street
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 80

94 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto US 287

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 287
Toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: Rawlins Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; US 287

0.5 mi · 39 sec · East Cedar Street
10

Turn right onto US 287 BYP

1.5 mi · 1 min · Higley Boulevard
11

At end of road, turn right onto US 287; WY 789

42 mi · 48 min · US 287; WY 789
12

Turn left onto US 287; WY 789

42 mi · 1 hr 2 min · US 287; WY 789
13

Turn right onto WY 135

35 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road
14

Continue on WY 135

1.0 mi · 1 min · Gas Hills Road
15

At end of road, turn right onto WY 789

1.4 mi · 1 min · WY 789
Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Arrive at destination

US 26; WY 789

Trip Plan

Planning your departure is simple given the 4-hour duration, but aiming for an early morning start will give you maximum flexibility for your arrival in Riverton. Since you have only one planned stop along the way, use that time to stretch and refuel before finishing the final leg of the drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $35 estimate is a baseline; having a little extra padding in your budget is always a smart move for local road travel. Because you are navigating local streets like South 5th Street and East Grand Avenue, stay alert for changing speed limits as you transition out of Laramie. This route’s primary advantage is its simplicity, so pack a few snacks and enjoy the direct, turn-heavy path at your own pace.

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 110.5 miles from Laramie, WY, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.1 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 49 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 110.5 miles or 1h 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Riverton, WY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Laramie, 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 Laramie, WY

This is one driving day of about 220.9 miles and 4h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Laramie, 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 94.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rawlins, WY

110 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Saratoga, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rawlins, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.5 miles from Laramie, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Laramie, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station 116013

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 94.7

Rawlins, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Geological Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Laramie, Wyoming

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13077662646

Visit website

All Points West Escape Room and Fun Center

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Laramie, Wyoming

Hours: Closed

+13074603966

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 219.6 — 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 | South 5th Street

Turn right onto South 5th Street

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 80 Business; US 30 / East Grand Avenue

Turn right onto I 80 Business; US 30 / East Grand Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
96.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | US 287

Take the exit onto US 287 toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: Rawlins

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76:...
6
219.6 mi into trip | ~4h 28m in | WY 789

At end of road, turn right onto WY 789

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.00 one way

$70.01 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $36.69 $73.38
premium $4.53 $39.41 $78.81
diesel $5.61 $48.77 $97.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.3 0 $23.19 $10.60
Efficient EV 55.2 0 $19.33 $8.84
EV Truck/SUV 88.4 1 $30.93 $14.14

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Laramie, WY

Evening in Laramie on Saturday

Local time

8:51 PM

MDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Riverton, WY

Evening in Riverton on Saturday

Local time

8:51 PM

MDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live 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

9 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

4h 29m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, forcing you to navigate local roads for the entirety of the 222.9-mile trip. The path shifts away from high-speed transit, favoring technical navigation that keeps you engaged with the road surface. Because the route relies on local streets rather than wide-open highway stretches, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires careful pacing. It is a unique way to traverse the landscape, prioritizing local connectivity over the fast-paced, straight-line travel found on major thoroughfares.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 94.1 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 early in the drive near South 5th Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 13 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 (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (I 80 Business; US 30 / East Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

7,615 ft 4,954 ft

Total Climb

1,281 ft

Total Descent

3,493 ft

Highest Point

7,615 ft

~31.6 mi in

Elevation Range

2,661 ft

Notable High Points

7,615 ft at ~31.6 miles +83 ft prominence
7,054 ft at ~110.5 miles +412 ft prominence
6,668 ft at ~189.4 miles +201 ft prominence

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 29m. Total distance: 220.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 94.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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 (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (I 80 Business; US 30 / East Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Riverton, WY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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