Drive time to Laramie Regional Airport (LAR)

Laramie Regional Airport (LAR / KLAR) is a medium-sized airport serving Laramie, Wyoming. It sits 7,284 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 8,503 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Fort Collins, CO — the airport lies about 59 miles north-west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to LAR from cities near Laramie

The 8 largest population centres within 90 miles of LAR. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Laramie Regional Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Laramie, WY 4.4 mi west Get drive time →
Cheyenne, WY 46 mi west Get drive time →
Fort Collins, CO 59 mi north-west Get drive time →
Loveland, CO 71 mi north-west Get drive time →
Greeley, CO 79 mi north-west Get drive time →
Steamboat Springs, CO 83 mi north-east Get drive time →
Longmont, CO 85 mi north Get drive time →
Platteville, CO 88 mi north-west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near LAR

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

LAR at a glance

IATA code
LAR
ICAO code
KLAR
Serving
Laramie, Wyoming
State
Wyoming
Elevation
7,284 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
8,503 ft
Coordinates
41.3121, -105.6750
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from LAR

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from LAR, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like LAR, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Wyoming

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FAQ

Questions about driving to LAR

How long does it take to drive to LAR?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Laramie Regional Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 8 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Laramie?

Laramie Regional Airport uses the IATA code LAR and the ICAO code KLAR. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 7,284 feet above sea level.

How far is LAR from Fort Collins?

Fort Collins, CO is about 59 miles from LAR in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Fort Collins as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near LAR?

Within 200 miles: CYS (46 mi), HDN (99 mi), BJC (101 mi), DEN (113 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from LAR?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to LAR. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.