Mountain View, WY to Sheridan, WY is 443 miles and takes about 7h 38m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and I 25, with a fuel budget near $78 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wyoming, traversing the Mountain West region. You'll experience a mix of highway speeds and potentially some surface road cruising. With a recommended one-day drive, this route is a solid option if you're looking for a straightforward connection between these two points in 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
221.5 miles from Mountain View, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
171.1 mi
2h 45m
I 25
110.7 mi
1h 44m
WY 220
63.7 mi
1h 12m
3rd Street
44.1 mi
50m
US 87
31.5 mi
33m
Casper West Belt
7.3 mi
8m
State Highway 414 North
5.9 mi
8m
US 20
3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 171.1 mi, about 2h 45m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~588 veh/hr typical
· worst 804
Quietest
2 AM
~87 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain View, WY and Sheridan, WY.
1
Start on West 1st Street
97 ft·9 sec·West 1st Street
2
Turn left onto Birch Street
439 ft·21 sec·Birch Street
3
Turn right onto WY 410
0.2 mi·33 sec·West 2nd Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto WY 414
5.9 mi·8 min·State Highway 414 North
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
6
Merge onto I 80
171 mi·2 hr 45 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit onto WY 789
0.4 mi·52 sec·WY 789
Toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins
8
Turn left onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; WY 789
1.7 mi·2 min·West Spruce Street
9
Turn left onto US 287; WY 789
44 mi·50 min·3rd Street
10
Continue on WY 220
64 mi·1 hr 12 min·WY 220
11
Turn left onto WY 257
7.3 mi·8 min·Casper West Belt
12
Continue on US 20; US 26
3.0 mi·3 min·US 20; US 26
13
Turn left
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
14
Merge onto I 25; US 87
111 mi·1 hr 44 min·I 25; US 87
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 87
31 mi·33 min·US 87
Toward I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan
16
Take the exit onto I 90
0.4 mi·57 sec·I 90
Toward Brundage Lane
17
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 14; US 87
0.3 mi·36 sec·East Brundage Lane
18
Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
1.8 mi·2 min·Coffeen Avenue
19
Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Main Street
20
Turn left onto West Loucks Street
80 ft·1 sec·West Loucks Street
21
Arrive at destination
West Loucks Street
Trip Plan
Given the 7.5-hour estimated drive time, it's feasible to complete this trip in a single day. Leaving Mountain View in the morning will give you ample daylight. You'll have two recommended stops, so plan to take breaks to stay refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 171.1-mile stretch on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway where services might be less frequent. The overall fuel cost is estimated at $78, so budget accordingly.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 221.5 miles from Mountain View, WY, or about 3h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 171.1 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 97 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 221.5 miles or 3h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 36m
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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mountain View, WY
This is one driving day of about 443 miles and 7h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Mountain View, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 171.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Home stretch
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
$1 to $10
Sheridan, Wyoming
Hours: 5:30 am–5 pm
Wild Beans Coffee
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Sheridan, Wyoming
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+13076725963
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~12 min detour
First break
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
Rock Springs, Wyoming
Hours: Open 24 hours
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Wyoming State Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Lyman Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Kaycee Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Bitter Creek Rest Area (westbound)
0.2 mi from route
Bitter Creek Rest Area (eastbound)
0.2 mi from route
Wyoming information Rest Area
1.2 mi from route
TA
1.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 408.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Birch Street
Turn left onto Birch Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|WY 414 / State Highway 414 North
At end of road, turn left onto WY 414 / State Highway 414 North
Navigation decision point
5
177.6 mi into trip|~2h 56m in|WY 789
Take the exit onto WY 789 toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlin...
5
297.8 mi into trip|~5h 15m 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
408.8 mi into trip|~7h 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$69.05 one way
$138.10 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg155 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$72.78
$145.56
premium
$4.47
$78.03
$156.06
diesel
$4.80
$83.65
$167.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$69
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 155 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
132.9
1
$46.52
$21.26
Efficient EV
110.8
1
$38.76
$17.72
EV Truck/SUV
177.2
2
$62.02
$28.35
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Mountain View, WY
Evening
in Mountain View on Saturday
Local time
5:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
56°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
SW 2 to 8 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 6:32PM MDT until July 16 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 16 at 2:56PM MDT until July 16 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Destination
Sheridan, WY
Evening
in Sheridan on Saturday
Local time
5:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 0 to 3 mph33% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 6:32PM MDT until July 16 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 16 at 2:56PM MDT until July 16 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
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
7h 38m 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?
Nearly half of this 443-mile route, about 49%, is on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 171.1 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, suggesting extended periods of consistent travel. After this, you'll transition to other roads, including I 25 and WY 220, which may involve more varied speeds and exits. Expect a blend of efficient highway driving and potentially some more rural cruising.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 171.1 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
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 early in the drive near Birch Street.
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 7h 38m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Birch Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (WY 414 / State Highway 414 North): Navigation decision point; at 177.6 miles (WY 789): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The longest stretch is about 171.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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 Sheridan, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 13 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: near the start (Birch Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (WY 414 / State Highway 414 North): Navigation decision point; at 177.6 miles (WY 789): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.6 hours each way, a round trip means 15.3 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.
