Establish how much leisure time you'll have available for your drive through Wyoming. Think about the main purpose of your visit-business, pleasure or both.
Guesstimate trip expenditures and determine who will be sharing the trip with you through Wyoming.
Begin planning. Contact travel agencies, such as "AAA" or "Expedia.com." Request information and brochures, maps and guidebooks to read and take with you on your drive through Wyoming.
Contact airlines to book reservations if you plan to fly to Wyoming first. Note that only a few major airlines fly in and out of Wyoming. Fly into Cody, WY, the nearest airport to Yellowstone, on Frontier, Delta, United, US Airways or Continental.
Keep in mind that other airports are available. They are located in other Wyoming cities, such as Casper and Cheyenne.
Book lodging well in advance for your drive through Wyoming, especially during peak seasons. Recognize that national park lodging fills up quickly and peak times are year-round.
Know that although major interstates crisscross Wyoming, many smaller roads lead to popular scenic destinations, and some local travelers must drive through national parks as part of their daily routine (when roads are open).
Note that Wyoming's major north/south through road between Montana and Colorado is the connecting Interstates 90/25 (Sheridan, WY to/from Cheyenne, WY).
Head east toward South Dakota by staying on Interstate 90 (from Sheridan, WY) as it veers left near Buffalo, WY.
Travel going east/west between Nebraska and Utah via Interstate 80. It crosses the lower southern part of Wyoming.
Realize that traffic can cause delays, and back ups occur often in national parks, especially during summer months and early fall. Know that sometimes traffic completely halts due to people stopping and getting out of their cars to view scenery or wildlife.
Know that Wyoming holds the majority of Yellowstone National Park, which is expansive, and driving through it can take a great deal of time even without traffic back ups.
Count on numerous exit opportunities on your drive through Wyoming for tourist activities and adventures, such as sightseeing, camping, hiking, mountain climbing and biking, as well as plenty of chances for game and fish sports.
Decide what activities are a priority for you and your travel mates and have an itinerary of some sort. Keep in mind the short side trips and scenic routes if you have to travel through Wyoming for business only.
Drive through Wyoming. Stop off at visitor and tourists centers along your drive through Wyoming and ask for special maps and information, especially since locals often provide the best travel tips.
