Worland to Lander is 112.6 miles and takes about 2 hours 15 minutes via US 20 and US 26, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wyoming, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. It's a straightforward drive that stays primarily on highways, making it a solid option for a single-day excursion. Plan for about 67% of your travel to be on higher-speed roads, with a longer uninterrupted stretch of 56.9 miles on US 20. Consider this route if you're looking for efficient travel between these two Wyoming towns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.3 miles from Worland, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 20
56.9 mi
1h 7m
US 26
18.9 mi
21m
West 2nd Street
18.2 mi
20m
South Main Street
9.7 mi
11m
Big Horn Avenue
6.8 mi
8m
Shoshoni Street
0.9 mi
2m
North 6th Street
0.8 mi
2m
East Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 56.9 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worland, WY and Lander, WY.
1
Start on US 16
6.8 mi·8 min·Big Horn Avenue
2
Continue on US 20; WY 789
26 mi·31 min·US 20; WY 789
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 20; WY 789
0.8 mi·2 min·North 6th Street
Use the slight left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 20; WY 789
0.9 mi·2 min·Shoshoni Street
Use the left / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 20; WY 789
31 mi·36 min·US 20; WY 789
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto US 26; WY 789
18 mi·20 min·West 2nd Street
7
Continue on US 26; WY 789
19 mi·21 min·US 26; WY 789
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on WY 789
9.7 mi·11 min·South Main Street
9
Turn right onto US 287
0.4 mi·40 sec·East Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 287
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 15-minute duration, this drive is easily completed in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of flexibility to reach Lander before evening. While there are no designated stops mentioned, you'll have ample time for a quick break if needed. The longest stretch without a town is 56.9 miles on US 20, so be sure to have a full tank before setting out, especially since the estimated fuel cost is only $18. You can depart anytime, but an early start offers the most flexibility for spontaneous stops or unexpected delays.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.3 miles from Worland, WY, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.9 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.3 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lander, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Worland, 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 Worland, WY
This is one driving day of about 112.6 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Worland, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 20 for about 56.9 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
2 of 2
2 decision points cluster between mile 33.6 and 65.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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33.6 mi into trip|~42m in|US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street
Turn right onto US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
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65.5 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|US 26; WY 789 / West 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 26; WY 789 / West 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.84 one way
$35.69 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$18.70
$37.41
premium
$4.53
$20.09
$40.17
diesel
$5.61
$24.86
$49.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.8
0
$11.82
$5.40
Efficient EV
28.2
0
$9.85
$4.50
EV Truck/SUV
45
0
$15.76
$7.21
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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
Worland, WY
Late night
in Worland on Tuesday
Local time
3:24 AM
MDT
Current temp
23°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lander, WY
Late night
in Lander on Tuesday
Local time
3:24 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
25 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
2h 15m 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?
You'll spend about 67% of this 112.6-mile drive on highways. The longest stretch of uninterrupted driving is 56.9 miles on US 20. The route transitions from highway cruising to surface streets as you approach your destination. Expect mostly rural cruising with minimal traffic congestion along the way.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.9 mi on US 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and US 26. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 33.6 miles in near US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Worland, WY to Lander, WY is easy. At 2h 15m with 67% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 33.6 miles (US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.5 miles (US 26; WY 789 / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 56.9 miles on US 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 33.6 miles (US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.5 miles (US 26; WY 789 / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lander, WY before heading back.
