Spanning 343 miles across Wyoming, this drive takes you from Kemmerer to Cheyenne in approximately 5 hours and 49 minutes. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, you should expect a more engaged experience than a standard interstate cruise. A single day is sufficient to complete the journey, making it a straightforward trek for those comfortable with nearly six hours of time behind the wheel. Budgeting roughly $54 for fuel will cover your transit across the Mountain West. Whether you are moving between regions or simply crossing the state, this trip offers a direct connection between these two Wyoming hubs.
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
171.5 miles from Kemmerer, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
293.7 mi
4h 49m
US 30
45 mi
50m
Highway 30/189
1.3 mi
3m
West 24th Street
0.9 mi
2m
US Highway 30/189
0.5 mi
<1m
Purple Heart Trail
0.3 mi
<1m
Missile Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Coral Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 293.7 mi, about 4h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kemmerer, WY and Cheyenne, WY.
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Start on this road
151 ft·13 sec·this road
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Turn right onto Garnet Street
178 ft·9 sec·Garnet Street
3
Turn right onto US 30; US 189
0.1 mi·20 sec·Pine Street
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Continue on US 30; US 189
0.2 mi·34 sec·Coral Street
5
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.2 mi·15 sec·Central Avenue
6
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.9 mi·2 min·Highway 30/189
7
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.4 mi·55 sec·Highway 30/189
8
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.5 mi·58 sec·US Highway 30/189
9
Take the ramp onto US 30
44 mi·47 min·US 30
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
1.2 mi·2 min·US 30
Toward I 80 East
11
Merge onto I 80; US 30
292 mi·4 hr 48 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Continue on I 80
0.3 mi·18 sec·Purple Heart Trail
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 359CToward I 25 North, US 87 North: Casper
14
Merge onto I 25; US 87
1.6 mi·1 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward Missile Drive, Warren Gate 2
16
Turn right onto Missile Drive
0.2 mi·32 sec·Missile Drive
17
Turn left onto West 24th Street
0.9 mi·2 min·West 24th Street
18
Arrive at destination
West 24th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a long, single-day endeavor, aim for an early morning departure to ensure you reach Cheyenne with plenty of daylight to spare. You are allotted one primary stop during the trip, so plan to use it strategically to stretch your legs and refuel your vehicle. Keep the $54 fuel estimate in mind, but always top off your tank before leaving Kemmerer to avoid any anxiety during the nearly 300-mile stretch on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Because the route features significant local road segments, check your tire pressure and vehicle fluids before departing to handle the winding sections safely. Flexibility is your best asset here, so don't hesitate to pull over if fatigue sets in during the long middle portion of the drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 171.5 miles from Kemmerer, WY, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 293.7 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.5 miles or 2h 58m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cheyenne, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kemmerer, 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 Kemmerer, WY
This is one driving day of about 343 miles and 5h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Kemmerer, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 293.7 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 341.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Garnet Street
Turn right onto Garnet Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 30; US 189 / Pine Street
Turn right onto US 30; US 189 / Pine Street
Navigation decision point
5
46.3 mi into trip|~53m in|US 30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30 toward I 80 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East
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339.9 mi into trip|~5h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Casper
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 359C
Toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Casper
5
341.7 mi into trip|~5h 46m in
Take the exit toward Missile Drive, Warren Gate 2
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Missile Drive, Warren Gate 2
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.35 one way
$108.71 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg120 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$56.97
$113.95
premium
$4.53
$61.19
$122.37
diesel
$5.61
$75.73
$151.46
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: 120 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
102.9
1
$36.01
$16.46
Efficient EV
85.8
0
$30.01
$13.72
EV Truck/SUV
137.2
1
$48.02
$21.95
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Kemmerer, WY
Evening
in Kemmerer on Saturday
Local time
7:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cheyenne, WY
Evening
in Cheyenne on Saturday
Local time
7:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
72°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
12 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
5h 49m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
In the ridges of southwest Wyoming are some of the best-preserved fossils in the world. They tell the story of ancient life in a warm, wet environment in and around a freshwater lake. Stingrays swam i...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied experience as you transition between local roads and major thoroughfares. While the route relies on Highway 30/189 and US 30, only 14% of your journey is spent on high-speed interstates. The vast majority of your time—specifically a 293.7-mile stretch—is spent on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Because the road is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, you will need to stay alert for curves and changes in elevation that differ from a monotonous interstate grind. Navigating these sections requires more focus, but it helps break up the long distance between your starting point and the capital.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 293.7 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Garnet Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 49m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Garnet Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30; US 189 / Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.3 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 49m. Total distance: 343 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 293.7 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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: near the start (Garnet Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30; US 189 / Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.3 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Fossil Butte National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Cheyenne, WY before the return drive.
