Cheyenne, WY Road Trips

With 15 routes heading out and 12 heading in, Cheyenne, WY works well as a modest departure point in the Mountain West. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 278 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Cheyenne, WY spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

27

Longest Drive

433.4 mi

Jackson, WY

Quickest Drive

13m

Ranchettes, WY

Plan Around Cheyenne, WY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Cheyenne, WY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Jackson, WY to Cheyenne, WY 433.4 mi · 7h 45m Rafter J Ranch, WY to Cheyenne, WY 430.4 mi · 7h 43m Pinedale, WY to Cheyenne, WY 356.2 mi · 6h 9m Kemmerer, WY to Cheyenne, WY 343 mi · 5h 49m

Continue From Cheyenne, WY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Cheyenne, WY to Jackson, WY 432.6 mi · 7h 45m Cheyenne, WY to Powell, WY 413.4 mi · 7h 27m Cheyenne, WY to Cody, WY 391.9 mi · 7h 1m Cheyenne, WY to Greybull, WY 379.1 mi · 6h 51m

Trips from Cheyenne, WY

Cheyenne, WY to Jackson, WY

432.6 mi 7h 45m

Cheyenne, WY to Powell, WY

413.4 mi 7h 27m

Cheyenne, WY to Cody, WY

391.9 mi 7h 1m

Cheyenne, WY to Greybull, WY

379.1 mi 6h 51m

Cheyenne, WY to Marbleton, WY

359.3 mi 6h 27m

Cheyenne, WY to Worland, WY

341.4 mi 6h 8m

Cheyenne, WY to Sheridan, WY

324.4 mi 5h 19m

Cheyenne, WY to Ethete, WY

322.6 mi 5h 43m

Cheyenne, WY to Lander, WY

272.3 mi 5h 18m

Cheyenne, WY to Gillette, WY

242 mi 4h 15m

Cheyenne, WY to Mills, WY

180.8 mi 3h 1m

Cheyenne, WY to Casper, WY

178.4 mi 2h 59m

Cheyenne, WY to Glenrock, WY

155.2 mi 2h 34m

Cheyenne, WY to Douglas, WY

128.5 mi 2h 6m

Cheyenne, WY to Laramie, WY

50.3 mi 55m

Driving from Cheyenne, WY

The typical drive from Cheyenne, WY covers about 278 miles and takes around 4h 55m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 433 miles (7h 45m), while the shortest is just 50 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Cheyenne, WY include Jackson, WY (432.6 mi, 7h 45m), Powell, WY (413.4 mi, 7h 27m), Cody, WY (391.9 mi, 7h 1m), Greybull, WY (379.1 mi, 6h 51m), and Marbleton, WY (359.3 mi, 6h 27m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in WY currently averages around $3.89 per gallon. For the typical 278-mile trip from Cheyenne, WY, budget about $42 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 mapped routes leaving Cheyenne, WY and 12 routes heading into Cheyenne, WY, covering 27 total connections. Distances range from 50 to 433 miles.

The longest mapped route from Cheyenne, WY covers 433 miles and takes approximately 7h 45m. Shorter options start at just 50 miles.

The average route from Cheyenne, WY runs about 278 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 278-mile trip from Cheyenne, WY costs roughly $42 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Cheyenne, WY include Jackson, WY, Powell, WY, Cody, WY and Greybull, WY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.