Sheridan, WY to Afton, WY is 452 miles and takes about 9 hours 23 minutes via US 14, with a fuel budget near $72 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though an overnight stop is recommended. This journey takes you across the Mountain West region of Wyoming, offering a mixed driving experience. It's a solid option if you're looking for a substantial, single-state road trip that covers a good amount of ground without feeling rushed over two days. Consider this route for its straightforward path and manageable duration, especially if you enjoy seeing varied landscapes within one state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
226.1 miles from Sheridan, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 14
79 mi
1h 43m
East Main Street
77.9 mi
1h 27m
US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi
1h
South 6th Street
37.5 mi
42m
West Big Horn Avenue
32.4 mi
39m
US 20
31 mi
36m
North Highway 89
29.3 mi
40m
US 26
26.8 mi
36m
Longest stretch:
US 14
— 79 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, WY and Afton, WY.
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Start on West Loucks Street
80 ft·9 sec·West Loucks Street
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Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
3.3 mi·6 min·North Main Street
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Take the ramp onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
0.4 mi·47 sec·I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
4
Merge onto I 90; US 14; US 87
11 mi·11 min·I 90; US 14; US 87
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Take the exit onto I 90; US 87
0.4 mi·1 min·I 90; US 87
Toward US 14 West: Ranchester-Dayton, Greybull-Lovell, Yellowstone-Teton National Parks
6
Turn left onto US 14
79 mi·1 hr 43 min·US 14
7
Turn left onto US 16; US 20; WY 789
37 mi·42 min·South 6th Street
8
Turn right onto Russell Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Russell Avenue
9
Continue on North Railway Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North Railway Avenue
10
Turn right onto US 20; WY 789
32 mi·39 min·West Big Horn Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 20; WY 789
0.8 mi·2 min·North 6th Street
Use the slight left / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 20; WY 789
0.9 mi·2 min·Shoshoni Street
Use the left / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 20; WY 789
31 mi·36 min·US 20; WY 789
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 26; WY 789
18 mi·20 min·West 2nd Street
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Continue on US 26; WY 789
4.0 mi·4 min·US 26; WY 789
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto US 26
78 mi·1 hr 27 min·East Main Street
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Turn left onto US 26; US 287
2.2 mi·2 min·East Ramshorn Street
18
Continue on US 26; US 287
53 mi·1 hr·US 26 / US 287
19
Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191
23 mi·32 min·North Highway 89
20
Enter roundabout onto US 26; US 89; US 191
97 ft·5 sec·North Highway 89
21
Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191
6.0 mi·8 min·North Highway 89
22
Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191
0.9 mi·2 min·North Cache Street
23
Continue on South Cache Drive
392 ft·12 sec·South Cache Drive
24
Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue
0.4 mi·45 sec·West Pearl Avenue
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191
1.0 mi·2 min·West Broadway Avenue
26
Continue on US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191
12 mi·17 min·South Highway 89
27
Enter roundabout onto US 26; US 89
61 ft·1 sec·US 26; US 89
28
Continue on US 26; US 89
23 mi·31 min·US 26; US 89
29
Turn left onto US 89
0.5 mi·56 sec·US Highway 89
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on US 89
17 mi·21 min·Main Street
31
Continue on US 89
14 mi·17 min·North Main Street
32
Continue on US 89
1.8 mi·3 min·North Washington Street
33
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
442 ft·21 sec·East 4th Avenue
34
Turn right
108 ft·7 sec
35
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 9-hour 23-minute drive time, splitting this trip over two days is a smart move to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart Sheridan in the morning to maximize your daylight hours for the first leg. You'll have two main stops indicated, which are perfect for stretching your legs and refueling. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 79-mile stretch on US 14, as services might be less frequent there. Planning an overnight stay will allow you to truly enjoy the scenery and arrive in Afton refreshed.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 226.1 miles from Sheridan, WY, or about 4h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 99 miles or 2h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 226.1 miles or 4h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 226.1 miles or 4h 40m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Afton, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sheridan, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sheridan, WY
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Afton, WY
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Sheridan, WY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 14 for about 79 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 452.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / North Main Street
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
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14.6 mi into trip|~18m in|I 90; US 87
Take the exit onto I 90; US 87 toward US 14 West: Ranchester-Dayton, Greybull-Lovell, Yellowstone-Teton National Parks
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 14 West: Ranchester-Dayton, Greybull-...
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132.1 mi into trip|~2h 47m in|US 20; WY 789 / West Big Horn Avenue
Turn right onto US 20; WY 789 / West Big Horn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
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418.9 mi into trip|~8h 39m in|US 89 / US Highway 89
Turn left onto US 89 / US Highway 89
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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452.1 mi into trip|~9h 22m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$79.47 one way
$158.95 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg158 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$83.10
$166.21
premium
$4.99
$88.82
$177.64
diesel
$5.35
$95.23
$190.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$79
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 158.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
135.6
1
$47.47
$21.70
Efficient EV
113
1
$39.56
$18.08
EV Truck/SUV
180.8
2
$63.29
$28.93
Gas CO2
158 kg
EV CO2
53 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Sheridan, WY
Afternoon
in Sheridan on Wednesday
Local time
2:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Patchy Fog
SW 2 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Afton, WY
Afternoon
in Afton on Wednesday
Local time
2:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 1 mph1% chanceLive 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 23m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Grand Teton National Park
National Park
Soaring over a landscape rich with wildlife, pristine lakes, and majestic alpine vistas, the Teton Range stands as a testament to generations of stewards. For over 11,000 years, communities have thriv...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
$35
near mile 358.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a mixed drive, with 54% of it on highways, meaning you'll experience both faster travel and more local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 79 miles along US 14, providing a good opportunity to settle in for a while. As you transition from US 14 to East Main Street and then onto US 26 / US 287, expect the character of the drive to shift, likely with more varied speed limits and local traffic. The overall feel is less of a monotonous interstate cruise and more of an engaging journey through different road types.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79 mi on US 14.
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 I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / North Main 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 9h 23m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 19 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (I 90; US 87): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.1 miles (US 20; WY 789 / West Big Horn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79 miles on US 14. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 226 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 8 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 Afton, 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 8 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 (I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (I 90; US 87): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.1 miles (US 20; WY 789 / West Big Horn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Grand Teton National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.4 hours each way, a round trip means 18.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Afton, WY before the return drive.
