Origin
Ranchettes, WY
Late night in Ranchettes on Tuesday
Local time
3:22 AM
MDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ranchettes, WY to Cheyenne, WY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ranchettes, WY
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Cheyenne, WY
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Ranchettes to Cheyenne, you are looking at a quick 6.9-mile hop that typically takes about 13 minutes to complete. This transition between two Mountain West locations is straightforward enough to tackle in a single day, or even as a simple afternoon errand. With a fuel budget of just $1, it is an incredibly economical trip that requires no overnight stays or complex logistics. You will primarily navigate via Powderhouse Road, Central Avenue, and Storey Boulevard to reach your destination. Because this route involves zero highway driving, it functions more like a local commute than a traditional road trip. It is a practical, low-stress connection if you are moving between these two Wyoming points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Powderhouse Road | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Central Avenue | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Storey Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Yellowstone Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 24th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Iron Mountain Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Powderhouse Road
— 3.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ranchettes, WY and Cheyenne, WY.
1
Start on Iron Mountain Road
144 ft
·
9 sec
·
Iron Mountain Road
2
Turn left onto Powderhouse Road
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Powderhouse Road
3
Turn right onto Storey Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Storey Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Yellowstone Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Yellowstone Road
5
Continue on I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
6
Turn right onto West 24th Street
401 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 24th Street
7
Arrive at destination
West 24th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Powderhouse Road
Turn left onto Powderhouse Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Storey Boulevard
Turn right onto Storey Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Yellowstone Road
Turn left onto Yellowstone Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West 24th Street
Turn right onto West 24th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.09 one way
$2.19 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.15 | $2.29 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Destination
Cheyenne, WY
Late night in Cheyenne on Tuesday
Local time
3:22 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged with the local road network rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning you should be prepared for frequent stops and turns as you navigate the transition. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.2-mile segment along Powderhouse Road. This route lacks the high-speed isolation of a freeway, offering a more hands-on driving experience as you transition through the local area. Stay alert for changing road signs and intersections, as the nature of the drive demands your full attention despite the short duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Powderhouse Road.
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 early in the drive near Powderhouse Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Powderhouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Storey Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (Yellowstone Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,226 ft
6,113 ft
Total Climb
42 ft
Total Descent
127 ft
Highest Point
6,226 ft
~0.5 mi in
Elevation Range
113 ft
Notable High Points
6,226 ft at ~0.5 miles
+28 ft prominence
6,162 ft at ~3.5 miles
+10 ft prominence
6,138 ft at ~5.9 miles
+4 ft prominence
About the Cities
Arriving in Cheyenne, WY
Full guide →Cheyenne is the state capital and largest city (approximate 2020 population 64,000) of Wyoming. Cheyenne is a place that celebrates its history and "true Western" culture. It is not uncommon to see cowboy hats, boots, and the belt as daily attire. It is host to the annual Frontier Days, one of the largest rodeos in North America.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Powderhouse Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 (Powderhouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Storey Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (Yellowstone Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cheyenne, WY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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