Wyoming road trips
Best Road Trips in Wyoming
20 popular Wyoming drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $3.20/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Wyoming Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Wyoming routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Our Wyoming road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Wyoming metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $3.20/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $3.20/gal Wyoming regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Wyoming origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
Houston → Jackson
The headline Wyoming road trip — 1500 miles, about 24.2 hours of driving and roughly $171 in gas at $3.20/gal.
More top Wyoming drives (19)
Atlanta → Cheyenne
1449 mi · ~23.4 h · ~$166 gas
Open tripChicago → Jackson
1388 mi · ~22.4 h · ~$159 gas
Open tripDallas → Jackson
1247 mi · ~20.1 h · ~$143 gas
Open tripHouston → Cheyenne
1119 mi · ~18.0 h · ~$128 gas
Open tripChicago → Cheyenne
1049 mi · ~16.9 h · ~$120 gas
Open tripDallas → Cheyenne
858 mi · ~13.8 h · ~$98 gas
Open tripDes Moines → Cheyenne
686 mi · ~11.1 h · ~$78 gas
Open tripFargo → Cheyenne
663 mi · ~10.7 h · ~$76 gas
Open tripKansas City → Cheyenne
659 mi · ~10.6 h · ~$75 gas
Open tripOklahoma City → Cheyenne
657 mi · ~10.6 h · ~$75 gas
Open tripLubbock → Cheyenne
645 mi · ~10.4 h · ~$74 gas
Open tripBismarck → Jackson
634 mi · ~10.2 h · ~$72 gas
Open tripTopeka → Cheyenne
595 mi · ~9.6 h · ~$68 gas
Open tripWichita → Cheyenne
548 mi · ~8.8 h · ~$63 gas
Open tripOmaha → Cheyenne
545 mi · ~8.8 h · ~$62 gas
Open tripSioux Falls → Cheyenne
525 mi · ~8.5 h · ~$60 gas
Open tripBismarck → Cheyenne
519 mi · ~8.4 h · ~$59 gas
Open tripAmarillo → Cheyenne
519 mi · ~8.4 h · ~$59 gas
Open tripLincoln → Cheyenne
501 mi · ~8.1 h · ~$57 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Wyoming
Top Wyoming road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $3.20/gal.
Cheapest Wyoming road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Wyoming.
Long-distance road trips from Wyoming
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Wyoming — Colorado, Utah, Montana.
Gas prices in Wyoming
Estimated regular at $3.20/gal · premium $3.85 · diesel $3.55.
Best vehicles for Wyoming drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Wyoming
Daily driving cost estimates for major Wyoming-area cities.
EV vs gas in Wyoming
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Wyoming trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Wyoming road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Wyoming. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Wyoming road trip cost in fuel?
At Wyoming's estimated $3.20/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $11.43 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Wyoming EV-friendly for road trips?
Wyoming has more limited fast-charging coverage outside major cities. For an EV trip, plan stops carefully and consider hybrid alternatives.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.