Worland, WY to Laramie, WY is 308.6 miles and takes about 6h 16m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and US 287, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wyoming, traversing the Mountain West region from start to finish. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a manageable one-day journey. You'll encounter a mixed driving profile, so expect some variety as you cover the 308.6 miles. Consider this a practical option for getting between these two points in Wyoming.
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
154.3 miles from Worland, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
93.9 mi
1h 33m
US 287
84.8 mi
1h 51m
US 20
56.9 mi
1h 7m
Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi
51m
West 2nd Street
18.2 mi
20m
Big Horn Avenue
6.8 mi
8m
US 26
5.3 mi
6m
US 287 BYP
1.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 93.9 mi, about 1h 33m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~427 veh/hr typical
· worst 662
Quietest
2 AM
~85 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 50 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 Worland, WY and Laramie, 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
5.3 mi·6 min·US 26; WY 789
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto WY 135
1.0 mi·1 min·Gas Hills Road
9
Turn straight onto WY 135
35 mi·51 min·Sand Draw Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 287; WY 789
42 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 287; WY 789
11
Turn right onto US 287; WY 789
42 mi·48 min·US 287; WY 789
12
Turn left onto US 287 BYP
1.5 mi·1 min·US 287 BYP
13
At end of road, turn left onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; US 287
1.0 mi·1 min·East Cedar Street
14
Take the exit onto US 287
0.4 mi·51 sec·US 287
15
Merge onto I 80; US 30; US 287
94 mi·1 hr 33 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street
17
Turn left onto I 80 Business
1.4 mi·2 min·West Curtis Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto North 4th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·North 4th Street
19
Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue
363 ft·12 sec·East Ivinson Avenue
20
Turn right onto South 5th Street
199 ft·10 sec·South 5th Street
21
Turn right
45 ft·3 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 6 hours, this trip is comfortably achievable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave Worland in the morning to maximize daylight hours and allow ample time for any brief stops you might need. The longest stretch without a break is nearly 94 miles, so plan accordingly for fuel and rest before you hit that point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the halfway mark, as services might be spaced out. Budgeting around $49 for fuel is a good estimate for this 308.6-mile journey.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 154.3 miles from Worland, WY, or about 3h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.9 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 68 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.3 miles or 3h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 16m
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 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 308.6 miles and 6h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Worland, 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 93.9 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
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 33.6 and 308.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
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.
4
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
5
306.1 mi into trip|~6h 10m 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
308.6 mi into trip|~6h 15m in|South 5th Street
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
308.6 mi into trip|~6h 15m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.10 one way
$96.20 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg108 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$50.70
$101.40
premium
$4.47
$54.36
$108.71
diesel
$4.80
$58.27
$116.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
92.6
1
$32.40
$14.81
Efficient EV
77.2
0
$27.00
$12.34
EV Truck/SUV
123.4
1
$43.20
$19.75
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 Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Worland, WY
Evening
in Worland on Saturday
Local time
7:33 PM
MDT
Current temp
94°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ENE 2 to 7 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 11:25AM MDT until July 16 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 16 at 6:27AM MDT until July 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Destination
Laramie, WY
Evening
in Laramie on Saturday
Local time
7:33 PM
MDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
ESE 15 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 11:25AM MDT until July 16 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 16 at 6:27AM MDT until July 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
87°F
Riverton, WY
154 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 16m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 offers a mixed experience, with 48% of the route utilizing the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 93.9 miles on this highway, providing a chance for steady progress. The journey transitions between different road types, so be prepared for shifts in scenery and speed. While much of the drive is on well-maintained highways, the overall profile suggests a blend of highway cruising and potentially other road conditions. It’s not a monotonous interstate crawl, nor is it entirely winding backroads.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.9 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 33.6 miles in near US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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; at 306.1 miles (I 80 Business / West Curtis Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
The longest stretch is about 93.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 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.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Laramie, WY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 8 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 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; at 306.1 miles (I 80 Business / West Curtis Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Laramie, WY before the return drive.
