Lander to Sheridan is 244 miles and takes about 5 hours via Greybull Avenue and WY 789, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Wyoming, traversing the Mountain West region from start to finish. You'll primarily be on surface roads, offering a more relaxed pace compared to interstate travel. With a recommended one-day drive, this route is a straightforward option for connecting these two Wyoming cities.
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
122.1 miles from Lander, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Greybull Avenue
78.8 mi
1h 43m
WY 789
46.8 mi
54m
North 10th Street
37.5 mi
42m
Park Street
32.4 mi
39m
Idaho Street
31.9 mi
38m
I 90
11.4 mi
11m
North Main Street
3.2 mi
6m
South 6th Street
0.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Greybull Avenue
— 78.8 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lander, WY and Sheridan, WY.
1
Start on US 287
0.4 mi·40 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto WY 789
47 mi·54 min·WY 789
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789
32 mi·38 min·Idaho Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789
0.8 mi·2 min·South 6th Street
Use the slight left / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 20; WY 789
32 mi·39 min·Park Street
Use the left / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto North Railway Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North Railway Avenue
7
Continue on Russell Avenue
0.1 mi·21 sec·Russell Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 16; US 20; WY 789
37 mi·42 min·North 10th Street
9
Turn right onto US 14
79 mi·1 hr 43 min·Greybull Avenue
10
Take the ramp onto I 90; US 87
0.4 mi·50 sec·I 90; US 87
11
Continue on I 90; US 14; US 87
11 mi·10 min·I 90; US 14; US 87
12
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
0.4 mi·54 sec·I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
13
Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
3.2 mi·6 min·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto West Loucks Street
80 ft·1 sec·West Loucks Street
15
Arrive at destination
West Loucks Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, leaving Lander in the morning will allow you to reach Sheridan with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer 78.8-mile stretch on Greybull Avenue, as services might be less frequent. This one-day trip allows for a relaxed start or the possibility of making an unscheduled stop along the way.
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 122.1 miles from Lander, WY, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.8 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 54 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.1 miles or 2h 26m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sheridan, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lander, 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 Lander, WY
This is one driving day of about 244.1 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Lander, 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 Greybull Avenue for about 78.8 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 0.4 and 240.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|WY 789
Turn left onto WY 789
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
47.2 mi into trip|~54m in|US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
79.1 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|US 20; WY 789 / South 6th Street
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789 / South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / right lanes.
4
150.4 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|US 14 / Greybull Avenue
Turn right onto US 14 / Greybull Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
240.9 mi into trip|~4h 54m in|I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / North Main Street
Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.05 one way
$76.09 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$40.10
$80.21
premium
$4.47
$43.00
$85.99
diesel
$4.80
$46.09
$92.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.2
0
$25.63
$11.72
Efficient EV
61
0
$21.36
$9.76
EV Truck/SUV
97.6
1
$34.17
$15.62
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Lander, WY
Late night
in Lander on Sunday
Local time
4:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 1 to 8 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:55AM MDT until July 17 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 1:49AM MDT until July 19 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Destination
Sheridan, WY
Late night
in Sheridan on Sunday
Local time
4:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
96°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 0 to 6 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:55AM MDT until July 17 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 1:49AM MDT until July 19 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
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
4 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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 24% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on Greybull Avenue covers 78.8 miles. Expect to transition from highway driving to surface roads relatively early. The overall feel is more rural cruising than high-speed travel.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.8 mi on Greybull Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.4 miles in near WY 789.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 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: at 0.4 miles (WY 789): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles (US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 79.1 miles (US 20; WY 789 / South 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes
The longest stretch is about 78.8 miles on Greybull Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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.
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 4 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 0.4 miles (WY 789): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles (US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 79.1 miles (US 20; WY 789 / South 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sheridan, WY before the return drive.
