Cheyenne to Worland is 341.4 miles and takes about 6h 8m via I 25 and West Yellowstone Highway, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, moving from Wyoming's capital to the Bighorn Basin. Expect a mix of interstate cruising and surface road travel. It's a manageable one-day drive if you get an early start, offering a straightforward path through the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
170.7 miles from Cheyenne, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 25
177.3 mi
2h 53m
West Yellowstone Highway
93.8 mi
1h 46m
Park Street
32.8 mi
40m
Idaho Street
31.9 mi
38m
US 20
3 mi
3m
Randall Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
South 6th Street
0.8 mi
2m
Carey Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 177.3 mi, about 2h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheyenne, WY and Worland, WY.
1
Start on West 24th Street
292 ft·12 sec·West 24th Street
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Turn right onto Carey Avenue
0.1 mi·13 sec·Carey Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto Randall Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·Randall Avenue
4
Turn right onto Hynds Boulevard
338 ft·5 sec·Hynds Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
6
Merge onto I 25; US 87
1.5 mi·1 min·I 25; US 87
7
Continue on I 25; US 85; US 87
3.9 mi·4 min·I 25; US 85; US 87
8
Continue on I 25; US 87
76 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 25; US 87
9
Continue on I 25; US 26; US 87
34 mi·31 min·I 25; US 26; US 87
10
Continue on I 25; US 20; US 26; US 87
62 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 25; US 20; US 26; US 87
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
12
Keep slight left at fork
350 ft·10 sec
13
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
3.0 mi·3 min·US 20; US 26
14
Turn right onto US 20; US 26
94 mi·1 hr 46 min·West Yellowstone Highway
15
Turn right onto US 20; WY 789
32 mi·38 min·Idaho Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789
0.8 mi·2 min·South 6th Street
Use the slight left / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 20; WY 789
33 mi·40 min·Park Street
Use the left / slight right lanes.
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Arrive at destination
US 16
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour drive time, starting your trip from Cheyenne in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive in Worland with ample daylight. While the drive can be completed in one day, the route involves a mix of highway and surface roads, so be mindful of changing speed limits and conditions. With only one recommended stop and a straightforward path, you have flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition off I 25, as services might be more spread out on the latter half of the route.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 170.7 miles from Cheyenne, WY, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 177.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 75 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.7 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worland, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cheyenne, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cheyenne, WY
This is one driving day of about 341.4 miles and 6h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Cheyenne, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 25 for about 177.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 275.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Carey Avenue
Turn right onto Carey Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
178.7 mi into trip|~2h 56m in
Take the exit toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Sho...
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179.1 mi into trip|~2h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
182.1 mi into trip|~3h 1m in|US 20; US 26 / West Yellowstone Highway
Turn right onto US 20; US 26 / West Yellowstone Highway
Navigation decision point
5
275.9 mi into trip|~4h 47m in|US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street
Turn right onto US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.10 one way
$108.20 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg119 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$56.71
$113.41
premium
$4.53
$60.90
$121.80
diesel
$5.61
$75.38
$150.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
102.4
1
$35.85
$16.39
Efficient EV
85.4
0
$29.87
$13.66
EV Truck/SUV
136.6
1
$47.80
$21.85
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Cheyenne, WY
Evening
in Cheyenne on Saturday
Local time
7:11 PM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Sunny
NW 20 to 25 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 12:17AM MDT until April 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 12:17AM MDT until April 20 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Destination
Worland, WY
Evening
in Worland on Saturday
Local time
7:11 PM
MDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 8m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend a significant portion of this drive on highways, with 53% of the route on interstate or major roads. The longest continuous stretch on I 25 covers 177.3 miles, offering a good opportunity for steady cruising. After this, the route transitions to surface roads, including West Yellowstone Highway and Park Street, for the remaining miles into Worland. This change means you'll likely notice a shift from faster highway speeds to more varied conditions as you approach your destination.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 177.3 mi on I 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Carey Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 8m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Carey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 178.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 179.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cheyenne, WY to Worland, WY, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Entry along the way.
Port Of Entry
178.7 mi in|~2h 56m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 8m. Total distance: 341.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 177.3 miles on I 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Worland, WY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WY can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Carey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 178.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 179.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Worland, WY before the return drive.
