Road Trips from Sheridan, WY
Sheridan, WY is your launchpad for drives across Wyoming. You've got options ranging from short hops to neighboring towns, perfect for a day trip, to longer hauls that could stretch into a full weekend. Most of these routes stick to highways, offering efficient travel, but there's also a longer route that mixes highway with surface roads, and one that gets you close to a major national park. If you're looking for quick escapes or a more substantial adventure, Sheridan can get you there.
Total Routes
9
Shortest
2.2h
With Parks Nearby
3
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Cody, WY
3h 5m147.2 mi one way
This 3.1-hour, 147.2-mile drive to Cody, WY offers a perfect 10 out of 10 drive score on mostly highway. It's a solid day trip option, under 3 hours, and is one of the two routes from Sheridan that includes park access nearby, making it a good choice if you want to combine driving with outdoor exploration.
Worland, WY
2h 46m132 mi one way
A 2.8-hour, 132-mile trip, this route to Worland, WY also scores a perfect 10 for its drive on mostly highway. It’s the shortest option in terms of mileage and time, making it ideal for a quick getaway. Like the drive to Cody, it features nearby park access, adding an element of nature to your trip.
Casper, WY
2h 30m149.9 mi one way
This 2.5-hour, 149.9-mile route to Casper, WY is a highway-focused drive. With a drive score of 8, it's a dependable option for reaching another Wyoming city efficiently. It doesn't feature nearby parks, so plan for a drive that's more about the destination itself than roadside nature stops.
Mountain View, WY
2h 26m148.7 mi one way
Covering 148.7 miles in 2.4 hours, this drive to Mountain View, WY is rated 8 and follows mostly highway. It's one of the quicker options available, making it suitable for a half-day excursion. This route does not have parks nearby, focusing the trip on the journey and arrival.
Evansville, WY
2h 28m150 mi one way
At 150 miles and taking 2.5 hours, this drive to Evansville, WY is rated 8 and is characterized as mostly highway. It’s comparable in length and time to the Casper trip, offering another straightforward highway journey. No parks are noted as being nearby on this particular route.
Weekend trip
Ethete, WY
5h 2m243.9 mi one way
This longer trip to Ethete, WY covers 243.9 miles and takes 5 hours, with a high drive score of 10. It's a 'mixed highway & surface' route, offering a different driving experience than the shorter, highway-only options. This is a substantial drive, not recommended for a day trip.
Fort Washakie, WY
5h 14m250.7 mi one way
The 250.7-mile drive to Fort Washakie, WY takes 5.2 hours and earns a drive score of 10. This 'mixed drive' route provides a longer journey, distinct from the quicker highway routes. It's best suited for an overnight stay, given its length and travel time.
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When to Go
Spring
Spring offers opportunities for drives to nearby parks, especially on the routes to Cody and Worland, which feature park access.
Summer
Summer is ideal for the longer drives, particularly the route to Afton which offers access to Grand Teton National Park.
Fall
The highway-focused drives to Casper, Mountain View, and Evansville are efficient options for fall color viewing.
Winter
Shorter, highway-focused trips like those to Worland or Cody are most practical during winter months.
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