Laramie to Sheridan is 331.1 miles and takes about 5h 50m via I 25 and US 87, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Wyoming, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the trip, making it a straightforward, no-fuss transit. It’s a good option if you need to cover ground efficiently between these two cities without significant detours.
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
165.6 miles from Laramie, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 25
227.4 mi
3h 41m
State Highway 34
51.8 mi
1h 4m
US 87
31.5 mi
33m
US Highway 30
14.4 mi
20m
North 3rd Street
2.1 mi
3m
Coffeen Avenue
1.8 mi
2m
South 4th Street
1.1 mi
2m
I 90
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 227.4 mi, about 3h 41m
Traffic on I-25
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~285 veh/hr typical
· worst 421
Quietest
2 AM
~22 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Laramie, WY and Sheridan, 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
411 ft·15 sec·East Curtis Street
6
Turn right onto US 30; US 287
2.1 mi·3 min·North 3rd Street
7
Continue on US 30; US 287
14 mi·20 min·US Highway 30
8
Turn right onto WY 34
52 mi·1 hr 4 min·State Highway 34
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp onto I 25
227 mi·3 hr 41 min·I 25
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 87
31 mi·33 min·US 87
Toward I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan
11
Take the exit onto I 90
0.4 mi·57 sec·I 90
Toward Brundage Lane
12
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 14; US 87
0.3 mi·36 sec·East Brundage Lane
13
Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
1.8 mi·2 min·Coffeen Avenue
14
Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Main Street
15
Turn left onto West Loucks Street
80 ft·1 sec·West Loucks Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Loucks Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 50m estimated drive time, leaving Laramie in the morning allows ample time to reach Sheridan before evening. The route has only one recommended stop, but with 331.1 miles, consider a brief break around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $49, and while there are frequent exits on I 25, services can be spaced out in some sections. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility to adjust your departure time based on weather or personal preference.
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 165.6 miles from Laramie, WY, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 227.4 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 73 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.6 miles or 3h 4m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sheridan, 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 331.1 miles and 5h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 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 I 25 for about 227.4 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 331.1 — 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
17.8 mi into trip|~27m in|WY 34 / State Highway 34
Turn right onto WY 34 / State Highway 34
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
297 mi into trip|~5h 12m in|US 87
Keep slight left at fork onto US 87 toward I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan
5
331.1 mi into trip|~5h 50m in|West Loucks Street
Turn left onto West Loucks Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.61 one way
$103.21 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$54.40
$108.79
premium
$4.47
$58.32
$116.64
diesel
$4.80
$62.52
$125.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.3
1
$34.77
$15.89
Efficient EV
82.8
0
$28.97
$13.24
EV Truck/SUV
132.4
1
$46.35
$21.19
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Laramie, WY
Evening
in Laramie on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sheridan, WY
Evening
in Sheridan on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
87°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
10 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 50m 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 route is 98% highway, meaning you'll spend nearly all your time on interstates and major US routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 227.4 miles on I 25. You'll transition off the highway for only a small portion of the trip, so expect consistent, high-speed cruising for the majority of the 5h 50m drive. The frequent exits on I 25 suggest a relatively developed corridor.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 227.4 mi on I 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and State Highway 34. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 5th 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 50m 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 17.8 miles (WY 34 / State Highway 34): Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 227.4 miles on I 25. 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 17.8 miles (WY 34 / State Highway 34): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sheridan, WY before the return drive.
