Road Trips from Cheyenne, WY
Cheyenne is a solid launchpad for exploring Wyoming, offering a range of drives from short hops to longer hauls. You've got options that are primarily highway, perfect for covering ground efficiently, and others that mix highway with surface roads for a slightly more varied experience. While none of the immediate destinations have on-site parks, several longer routes have parks nearby, making them suitable for an extended day trip or an overnight if you plan carefully. Consider Cheyenne if you're looking for straightforward drives across the state.
Total Routes
13
Shortest
4.3h
With Parks Nearby
6
Weekend trip
13 total in this range
Lander, WY
5h 18m272.3 mi one way
At 5.3 hours, this route offers a mixed highway and surface road experience with an excellent drive score. It's a substantial drive, longer than the closer options but shorter than Cody.
Cody, WY
7h 1m391.9 mi one way
This is one of the longest options at 7 hours, with a mixed highway and surface road profile and a perfect drive score. It's a significant journey, ideal if you're looking to cover a lot of distance into Wyoming.
Jackson, WY
7h 45m432.6 mi one way
Greybull, WY
6h 51m379.1 mi one way
This nearly 7-hour drive is a mixed highway and surface road route with a top drive score. It's comparable in length to Cody and represents one of the furthest points available.
South Park, WY
7h 38m428 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Lander, WY
5h 18m272.3 mi one way
Cody, WY
7h 1m391.9 mi one way
Jackson, WY
7h 45m432.6 mi one way
Greybull, WY
6h 51m379.1 mi one way
Lander, WY
5h 18m272.3 mi one way
Cody, WY
7h 1m391.9 mi one way
Jackson, WY
7h 45m432.6 mi one way
Greybull, WY
6h 51m379.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives are mostly highway focused, good for covering distance as the landscape awakens. Park access is limited on shorter routes.
Summer
Summer offers the best conditions for longer, mixed-terrain drives, especially those with nearby parks. Expect higher drive scores across the board.
Fall
Fall scenery can be enjoyed on the longer, mixed highway and surface road routes. Drive scores remain high, but check conditions for longer trips.
Winter
Winter travel favors the predominantly highway routes for efficiency. Longer, mixed-terrain drives might face variable conditions.
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