Kansas City to Laramie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

600.4 miles 966.3 km · straight line
687 miles actual route 1105.6 km · driving distance
11h 54min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Laramie?

The distance from Kansas City to Laramie is 600.4 miles (966.3 km) as the crow flies. Laramie is located WNW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 687 miles, taking about 11h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Laramie in Wyoming.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and Laramie. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Kansas City to Laramie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 54min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 17min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~15h 28min $82–$240* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Laramie

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Laramie
41.31°N, 105.59°W
America/Denver
2184m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM