Sheridan, WY Road Trips
Sitting in the Mountain West, Sheridan, WY is a local road trip base with 17 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 197 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Sheridan, WY head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
16
Longest Drive
452.1 mi
Afton, WY
Quickest Drive
1h 46m
Gillette, WY
Plan Around Sheridan, WY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Sheridan, WY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Sheridan, WY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Sheridan, WY
Sheridan, WY to Afton, WY
Sheridan, WY to Fort Washakie, WY
Sheridan, WY to Ethete, WY
Sheridan, WY to Evansville, WY
Sheridan, WY to Casper, WY
Sheridan, WY to Cody, WY
Sheridan, WY to Worland, WY
Sheridan, WY to Basin, WY
Driving from Sheridan, WY
Expect an average of 197 miles and about 3h 54m behind the wheel when leaving Sheridan, WY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 452 miles (9h 23m), while the shortest is just 102 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Sheridan, WY are Afton, WY (452.1 mi, 9h 23m), Fort Washakie, WY (250.7 mi, 5h 14m), Ethete, WY (243.9 mi, 5h 2m), Evansville, WY (150 mi, 2h 28m), and Casper, WY (149.9 mi, 2h 30m). 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 197-mile trip from Sheridan, WY, budget about $30 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 9 mapped routes leaving Sheridan, WY and 8 routes heading into Sheridan, WY, covering 17 total connections. Distances range from 102 to 452 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sheridan, WY covers 452 miles and takes approximately 9h 23m. Shorter options start at just 102 miles.
The average route from Sheridan, WY runs about 197 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 197-mile trip from Sheridan, WY costs roughly $30 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Sheridan, WY include Afton, WY, Fort Washakie, WY, Ethete, WY and Evansville, WY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Sheridan, WY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
19,035
Median Income
$61,598
Median Home Value
$295,300
Median Age
39.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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