I-80 Road trip
Laramie to North Platte on I-80: Where to Stop
Plan on roughly 4.0 hours for Laramie to North Platte: 266 miles along I-80 through Wyoming and Nebraska. You get on at exit 313 and leave at exit 177.
- 266 miles
- 44 exits
- 5 rest areas
- 3 fast-charging exits
The road between the two cities
Laramie to North Platte at a glance: along the way there are 44 exits: 21 with gas, 3 with DC fast charging, plus 5 rest areas going eastbound and 5 on the way back. The longest run between gas stations on Laramie to North Platte is 39 miles. The mileage splits into 89 miles in Wyoming and 177 miles in Nebraska.
Gas stops for Laramie to North Platte
Roughly midway, 148 miles from Laramie, exit 59 (Sidney) offers gas at Gas station, Maverik and 3 more, food at Aster's Foods, Applebee's and 13 more and rooms at Hampton Inn & Suites, Best Western Plus and 7 more.
With a typical 350-mile tank, you can cover all 266 miles between Laramie and North Platte on one fill-up if you leave with a full tank.
Driving it in an electric car
EV range drops at highway speed and in the cold. Planning with 200 miles of usable range, these are the fast-charging stops for Laramie to North Platte:
- Stop 1: exit 59 in Nebraska (Sidney), 148 miles from the start, 148 miles since the last stop.
Where to take a restroom break
Best exits for a longer break
Towns along the Laramie to North Platte drive
- Cheyenne
- Pine Bluffs
- Kimball
- Sidney
- Chappell
- Big Springs
- Ogallala
- Paxton
- Hershey
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Laramie to North Platte?
About 266 miles (4.0 hours without stops), from exit 313 to exit 177.
Are there rest areas on the Laramie to North Platte drive?
Summit Rest Area and Visitor Center, Pine Bluffs Rest Area, Sidney Rest Area Eastbound, Ogallala Rest Area Eastbound (MM 123) and 1 more going eastbound; 5 on the return trip.
Is Laramie to North Platte doable in an electric car?
Fast chargers sit at 3 exits on the way, exit 59, exit 126 and exit 177, so most EVs need one or two short stops.
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