Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
71.7 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sage, WY
Joanna Bogacz
La Barge, WY
Gundula Vogel
Sage, WY to La Barge, WY is 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m via US Highway 189, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Mountain West region, covering a short distance between two Wyoming communities. With almost the entire drive on well-maintained highways, you'll find it a straightforward trip. It's a practical option for connecting these two points without significant detours, making it ideal for a quick transit day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 189 | 47.9 mi | 52m |
| US 30 | 21.3 mi | 22m |
| Fossil Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Fossil Butte Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Coral Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Julian Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sage Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Herbert Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sage, WY and La Barge, WY.
Start on Herbert Avenue
Turn right onto Julian Street
Continue on Sage Road
Turn right onto US 30
Turn left onto US 30
Continue on US 30
Continue on US 30
Turn left onto US 189
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Julian Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 30
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 30 / Fossil Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 189 / US Highway 189
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$12.60 one way
$25.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
| premium | $4.99 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Sage on Wednesday
Local time
1:05 PM
MDT
Current temp
32°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in La Barge on Wednesday
Local time
1:05 PM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
You'll be on highways for 97% of this 71.7-mile trip. The bulk of your driving, a stretch of 47.9 miles, will be on US Highway 189. You'll experience mostly rural cruising for the majority of the route. The highway portion concludes as you approach La Barge, transitioning to Fossil Drive for the final miles.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 189 and US 30. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Julian Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sage, WY to La Barge, WY is easy. At 1h 20m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Julian Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 30): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles (US 30 / Fossil Drive): Navigation decision point.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
1,185 ft
Total Descent
927 ft
Highest Point
7,408 ft
~35.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,069 ft
Notable High Points
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 71.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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