Torrington to Worland is 307.3 miles and takes about 5h 50m via US 26, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Wyoming, connecting the Mountain West region from start to finish. Expect a mixed highway and surface road experience for most of the trip. Given the duration and distance, this route is well-suited for a single day of driving, offering a straightforward path across the state.
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
153.6 miles from Torrington, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 26
96.7 mi
1h 38m
West Yellowstone Highway
93.8 mi
1h 46m
Park Street
32.8 mi
40m
Idaho Street
31.9 mi
38m
Highway 26
18.8 mi
21m
US Highway 26
17.4 mi
19m
US Highway 26/85
8.9 mi
11m
US 20
3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 26
— 96.7 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Torrington, WY and Worland, WY.
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Start on US 85 Business; WY 92
90 ft·5 sec·Main Street
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Turn left onto US 26; US 85
0.7 mi·1 min·West Valley Road
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Continue on US 26; US 85
8.9 mi·11 min·US Highway 26/85
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Continue on US 26; US 85
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
5
Turn left onto US 26
0.3 mi·40 sec·West 4th Street
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Continue on US 26
9.7 mi·10 min·US Highway 26
7
Continue on US 26
0.6 mi·1 min·East Merriam Street
8
Continue on US 26
7.6 mi·8 min·US Highway 26
9
Continue on US 26
4.2 mi·5 min·Highway 26
10
Continue on US 26
1.0 mi·2 min·East Whalen Street
11
Continue on US 26
15 mi·16 min·Highway 26
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 26
97 mi·1 hr 38 min·US 26
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
14
Keep slight left at fork
350 ft·10 sec
15
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
3.0 mi·3 min·US 20; US 26
16
Turn right onto US 20; US 26
94 mi·1 hr 46 min·West Yellowstone Highway
17
Turn right onto US 20; WY 789
32 mi·38 min·Idaho Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789
0.8 mi·2 min·South 6th Street
Use the slight left / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 20; WY 789
33 mi·40 min·Park Street
Use the left / slight right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
US 16
Trip Plan
Aim to depart Torrington in the morning to allow ample time to reach Worland before dark, especially considering the 5h 50m estimated drive time. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 96.7 miles, you can easily manage this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $52, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, particularly before heading into longer stretches on US 26. The mixed highway and surface profile means you'll encounter varying speed limits, so stay alert to posted signs.
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 153.6 miles from Torrington, WY, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.7 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 68 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.6 miles or 2h 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 4h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worland, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Torrington, 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 Torrington, WY
This is one driving day of about 307.3 miles and 5h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Torrington, 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 US 26 for about 96.7 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 241.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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9.9 mi into trip|~14m in|US 26 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto US 26 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
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47.9 mi into trip|~59m in|US 26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 26
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
144.7 mi into trip|~2h 37m in
Take the exit toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Sho...
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145 mi into trip|~2h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
241.8 mi into trip|~4h 29m in|US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street
Turn right onto US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.35 one way
$110.70 round trip
$4.58/gal25.4 MPG avg108 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.78
$57.81
$115.61
premium
$5.11
$61.77
$123.55
diesel
$6.18
$74.76
$149.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
92.2
1
$32.27
$14.75
Efficient EV
76.8
0
$26.89
$12.29
EV Truck/SUV
122.9
1
$43.02
$19.67
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Torrington, WY
Late night
in Torrington on Monday
Local time
4:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Clear
W 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Worland, WY
Late night
in Worland on Monday
Local time
4:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Mostly Clear
S 2 mph0% chanceLive 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
1 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 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 307.3-mile drive features a 47% highway share, meaning you'll spend roughly half the time on higher-speed roads and the other half on surface streets. Your longest continuous stretch on US 26 will be 96.7 miles. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for the transition from faster travel to more local road conditions. Expect a rural cruising feel for significant portions of this trip.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 96.7 mi on US 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in near US 26 / West 4th Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 307.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles (US 26 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.9 miles (US 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 144.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,205 ft4,065 ft
Total Climb
2,199 ft
Total Descent
2,236 ft
Highest Point
6,205 ft
~197.4 mi in
Elevation Range
2,140 ft
Notable High Points
4,818 ft at ~43.9 miles+96 ft prominence
6,205 ft at ~197.4 miles+523 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Torrington, WY to Worland, WY, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Entry along the way.
Worland is a city of 5,100 people (2018) in Northwest Wyoming. It provides easy access to the Big Horn Mountains to the west, and the Wind River Mountains and the Wind River Canyon to the south.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 50m. Total distance: 307.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 96.7 miles on US 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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 5 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 9.9 miles (US 26 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.9 miles (US 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 144.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Worland, WY before the return drive.
