Spanning 149.1 miles across the Wyoming Mountain West, this journey from Mountain View to Sheridan takes roughly 2 hours and 21 minutes. Since it is a relatively short trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $24 on fuel for the trek. You will primarily navigate via I-25 North and I-90 West before finishing your arrival on Brundage Lane. It is a straightforward route that functions perfectly as a quick transit between these two locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
74.5 miles from Mountain View, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 25
110.7 mi
1h 44m
US 87
31.5 mi
33m
US 20
3 mi
3m
Coffeen Avenue
1.8 mi
2m
West Yellowstone Highway
0.8 mi
1m
I 90
0.4 mi
<1m
East Brundage Lane
0.3 mi
<1m
South Main Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 110.7 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain View, WY and Sheridan, WY.
1
Start on US 20 Business; US 26 Business
0.8 mi·1 min·West Yellowstone Highway
2
Turn right onto US 20; US 26
3.0 mi·3 min·US 20; US 26
3
Turn left
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
4
Merge onto I 25; US 87
111 mi·1 hr 44 min·I 25; US 87
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 87
31 mi·33 min·US 87
Toward I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan
6
Take the exit onto I 90
0.4 mi·57 sec·I 90
Toward Brundage Lane
7
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 14; US 87
0.3 mi·36 sec·East Brundage Lane
8
Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
1.8 mi·2 min·Coffeen Avenue
9
Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Main Street
10
Turn left onto West Loucks Street
80 ft·1 sec·West Loucks Street
11
Arrive at destination
West Loucks Street
Trip Plan
Because the trip is a manageable 2.5-hour drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. With no mandatory stops required by the route data, you can comfortably make the trip in one go. Keep your $24 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, as the local roads may lead to varied fuel efficiency compared to flat highway driving. Pay close attention to the final transition onto Brundage Lane as you near Sheridan to ensure you reach your destination without missing your turn.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 74.5 miles from Mountain View, WY, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.7 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 33 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.5 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
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 Mountain View, 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 Mountain View, WY
This is one driving day of about 149 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Mountain View, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 25 for about 110.7 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 148.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|US 20; US 26
Turn right onto US 20; US 26
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip|~4m in
Turn left toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
6
114.8 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|US 87
Keep slight left at fork onto US 87 toward I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan
4
146.3 mi into trip|~2h 23m in|I 90
Take the exit onto I 90 toward Brundage Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Brundage Lane
5
148.9 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|West Loucks Street
Turn left onto West Loucks Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.61 one way
$47.22 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$24.75
$49.50
premium
$4.53
$26.58
$53.16
diesel
$5.61
$32.90
$65.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.7
0
$15.64
$7.15
Efficient EV
37.3
0
$13.04
$5.96
EV Truck/SUV
59.6
0
$20.86
$9.54
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Mountain View, WY
Late night
in Mountain View on Sunday
Local time
4:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sheridan, WY
Late night
in Sheridan on Sunday
Local time
4:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Buffalo, WY
75 mi in
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
26 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
2h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul. While you will utilize segments of I-25 and I-90, the route lacks a high highway percentage, keeping you engaged with the local road network. Navigating the turns requires your full attention, as the character of the road shifts from regional transit to more localized driving patterns. You won't find one long, uninterrupted stretch here, so be prepared for a drive that demands active steering rather than cruise control.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.7 mi on I 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and US 87. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 20; US 26.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 28m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 20; US 26): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.8 miles (US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 149 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 110.7 miles on I 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 0.8 miles (US 20; US 26): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.8 miles (US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sheridan, WY before heading back.
