Pinedale to Sheridan is 377.8 miles and takes about 7h 31m via Greybull Avenue and US Highway 191, with a fuel budget near $60 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This single-day journey keeps you within the Mountain West region throughout, traversing Wyoming's diverse landscapes. Expect a mixed driving experience, offering a practical way to connect these two Wyoming destinations without feeling overly rushed. With just two planned stops, you can make good time while still having opportunities to stretch your legs.
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
188.9 miles from Pinedale, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Greybull Avenue
78.8 mi
1h 43m
Highway 28
66.5 mi
1h 15m
US Highway 191
47.8 mi
52m
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
Longest stretch:
Greybull Avenue
— 78.8 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinedale, WY and Sheridan, WY.
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Start on US 191
0.7 mi·1 min·East Pine Street
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Continue on US 191
0.4 mi·42 sec·US Highway 191
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Continue on US 191
11 mi·12 min·United States Highway 191
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Continue on US 191
47 mi·51 min·US Highway 191
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Turn left onto WY 28
66 mi·1 hr 15 min·Highway 28
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Continue on US 287; WY 789
8.4 mi·9 min·US 287; WY 789
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Turn right onto WY 789
47 mi·54 min·WY 789
Use the straight / left lanes.
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Turn left onto US 20; WY 789
32 mi·38 min·Idaho Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789
0.8 mi·2 min·South 6th Street
Use the slight left / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 20; WY 789
32 mi·39 min·Park Street
Use the left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto North Railway Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North Railway Avenue
12
Continue on Russell Avenue
0.1 mi·21 sec·Russell Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 16; US 20; WY 789
37 mi·42 min·North 10th Street
14
Turn right onto US 14
79 mi·1 hr 43 min·Greybull Avenue
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Take the ramp onto I 90; US 87
0.4 mi·50 sec·I 90; US 87
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Continue on I 90; US 14; US 87
11 mi·10 min·I 90; US 14; US 87
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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
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Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
3.2 mi·6 min·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto West Loucks Street
80 ft·1 sec·West Loucks Street
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Arrive at destination
West Loucks Street
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 31m estimated duration, starting your trip from Pinedale in the morning is advisable to ensure you reach Sheridan with ample daylight. With only two recommended stops, plan them strategically along the route to break up the 377.8 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer stretches, as services can be spaced out in some parts of Wyoming. The $60 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting, but it's always wise to have a little extra for unexpected detours or longer-than-anticipated stops.
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 188.9 miles from Pinedale, WY, or about 3h 35m 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 83 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188.9 miles or 3h 35m 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 13m
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 Pinedale, 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 Pinedale, WY
This is one driving day of about 377.8 miles and 7h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Pinedale, 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 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 59.2 and 374.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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59.2 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|WY 28 / Highway 28
Turn left onto WY 28 / Highway 28
Navigation decision point
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134 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|WY 789
Turn right onto WY 789
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
180.9 mi into trip|~3h 25m 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
212.7 mi into trip|~4h 4m 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.
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374.6 mi into trip|~7h 25m 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
$59.87 one way
$119.74 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg132 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$62.75
$125.51
premium
$4.53
$67.39
$134.79
diesel
$5.61
$83.41
$166.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
113.3
1
$39.67
$18.13
Efficient EV
94.5
1
$33.06
$15.11
EV Truck/SUV
151.1
1
$52.89
$24.18
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 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
Pinedale, WY
Evening
in Pinedale on Saturday
Local time
7:12 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sheridan, WY
Evening
in Sheridan on Saturday
Local time
7:12 PM
MDT
Current temp
71°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
7 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 31m 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?
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 51% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches like Greybull Avenue, where the longest uninterrupted segment measures 78.8 miles, offering a chance to settle in. The route incorporates US Highway 191 and Highway 28, suggesting a blend of faster highway travel and potentially more winding, scenic two-lane sections. It's a drive that offers variety, moving through different types of terrain without becoming monotonous.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 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?
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 59.2 miles in near WY 28 / Highway 28.
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 31m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 59.2 miles (WY 28 / Highway 28): Navigation decision point; at 134 miles (WY 789): Lane positioning matters here; at 180.9 miles (US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 31m. Total distance: 377.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 78.8 miles on Greybull Avenue. 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.
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. 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: at 59.2 miles (WY 28 / Highway 28): Navigation decision point; at 134 miles (WY 789): Lane positioning matters here; at 180.9 miles (US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.1 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.
