North Rock Springs, WY to Laramie, WY is 211.6 miles and takes about 3h 36m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Wyoming, offering a straightforward drive. With only one recommended stop and a mostly surface road profile, it's a practical choice for a single day of travel. The majority of your miles will be on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, making for efficient progress. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct connection between these two Wyoming points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
105.8 miles from North Rock Springs, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
204.8 mi
3h 21m
Yellowstone Road
1.9 mi
3m
West Curtis Street
1.4 mi
2m
Elk Street
1 mi
2m
North 4th Street
1 mi
2m
Mesa Drive
0.7 mi
2m
East Ivinson Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
South 5th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 204.8 mi, about 3h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Rock Springs, WY and Laramie, WY.
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Start on Mesa Drive
0.7 mi·2 min·Mesa Drive
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At end of road, turn right onto CR 58
1.9 mi·3 min·Yellowstone Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 191
1.0 mi·2 min·Elk Street
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
5
Merge onto I 80; US 30
205 mi·3 hr 21 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street
7
Turn left onto I 80 Business
1.4 mi·2 min·West Curtis Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto North 4th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·North 4th Street
9
Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue
363 ft·12 sec·East Ivinson Avenue
10
Turn right onto South 5th Street
199 ft·10 sec·South 5th Street
11
Turn right
45 ft·3 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3h 36m, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight and flexibility. Plan for your one recommended stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the 100-mile mark. The fuel cost is estimated at $34, so ensure your tank is full before departing North Rock Springs. Since the majority of the route is on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, be aware of potential exit traffic as you get closer to Laramie.
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 105.8 miles from North Rock Springs, WY, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204.8 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 47 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.8 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 55m
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 North Rock Springs, 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 North Rock Springs, WY
This is one driving day of about 211.6 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from North Rock Springs, 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 204.8 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 211.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.7 mi into trip|~2m in|CR 58 / Yellowstone Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 58 / Yellowstone Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
209.1 mi into trip|~3h 31m 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
211.6 mi into trip|~3h 36m in|South 5th Street
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
211.6 mi into trip|~3h 36m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.53 one way
$67.06 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$35.15
$70.29
premium
$4.53
$37.75
$75.49
diesel
$5.61
$46.72
$93.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.5
0
$22.22
$10.16
Efficient EV
52.9
0
$18.51
$8.46
EV Truck/SUV
84.6
1
$29.62
$13.54
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
North Rock Springs, WY
Morning
in North Rock Springs on Tuesday
Local time
9:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Laramie, WY
Morning
in Laramie on Tuesday
Local time
9:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°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
5 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
3h 36m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive covers 211.6 miles, with the longest stretch of 204.8 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. After that substantial highway segment, you'll transition to surface roads like Yellowstone Road and West Curtis Street. Expect a significant portion of the drive to be on well-maintained highway, likely with a consistent flow of traffic. The shift from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 204.8 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 0.7 miles in near CR 58 / Yellowstone Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 58 / Yellowstone Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 209.1 miles (I 80 Business / West Curtis Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 204.8 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.
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: at 0.7 miles (CR 58 / Yellowstone Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 209.1 miles (I 80 Business / West Curtis Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Laramie, WY, but most travelers stay overnight.
