Spanning 243.9 miles across the Wyoming landscape, the journey from Sheridan to Ethete is a manageable trek that typically takes about 5 hours and 2 minutes. You will primarily navigate via US 14, South 6th Street, and West Big Horn Avenue. Because this is a mixed drive, it is perfectly feasible to complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting roughly $39 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire distance. Since both your start and end points are nestled within the Mountain West, you can expect a consistent regional feel throughout the transition. It is a straightforward route that offers a balanced travel experience for those looking to traverse this part of 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
122 miles from Sheridan, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 14
79 mi
1h 43m
South 6th Street
37.5 mi
42m
West Big Horn Avenue
32.4 mi
39m
US 20
31 mi
36m
West 2nd Street
18.2 mi
20m
17 Mile Road
17.9 mi
20m
I 90
11.4 mi
12m
US 26
5.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 14
— 79 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, WY and Ethete, 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
5
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
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Turn left onto US 14
79 mi·1 hr 43 min·US 14
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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
5.6 mi·6 min·US 26; WY 789
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Rendezvous Road
2.9 mi·3 min·Rendezvous Road
17
Continue on 17 Mile Road
18 mi·20 min·17 Mile Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto WY 132
2.0 mi·3 min·Blue Sky Highway
19
Turn right onto Saint Michael Circle
234 ft·11 sec·Saint Michael Circle
20
Continue on Saint Michael Circle
440 ft·19 sec·Saint Michael Circle
21
Arrive at destination
Saint Michael Circle
Trip Plan
Planning your departure for the morning will give you the best flexibility to handle the 5-hour travel time comfortably. With only one recommended stop planned, you should pace yourself to ensure you stay refreshed during the longer 79-mile segments. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning off the main highway, to stay within your $39 budget. Because the route is a single-day commitment, you have the advantage of arriving at your destination with plenty of daylight left. My top tip for this specific drive is to prioritize your refueling stop before you hit the final stretch on West Big Horn Avenue, as services may become less frequent as you approach Ethete.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 122 miles from Sheridan, WY, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79 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 54 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122 miles or 2h 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 4h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ethete, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sheridan, WY
This is one driving day of about 243.9 miles and 5h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Sheridan, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 132.1 — 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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3.3 mi into trip|~6m in|I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
Take the ramp onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
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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15.1 mi into trip|~19m in|US 14
Turn left onto US 14
Navigation decision point
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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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.87 one way
$85.75 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$44.83
$89.67
premium
$4.99
$47.92
$95.83
diesel
$5.35
$51.37
$102.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.2
0
$25.61
$11.71
Efficient EV
61
0
$21.34
$9.76
EV Truck/SUV
97.6
1
$34.15
$15.61
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
1:10 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Patchy Fog
SW 2 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Ethete, WY
Afternoon
in Ethete on Wednesday
Local time
1:10 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Clear
WSW 6 mph0% 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.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 varied driving experience, as this route is classified as a mixed drive with 52% of the journey taking place on highways. You will settle into a rhythm on US 14, which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 79 miles. The transition between fast-paced highway travel and the more localized navigation of South 6th Street and West Big Horn Avenue keeps the drive engaging. While you won't be stuck on an endless interstate grind, the road conditions shift enough to require your steady attention. You should prepare for a mix of cruising speeds and slower, more deliberate navigation as you move toward Ethete.
52% 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: 79 mi on US 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 2m drive. You will face about 13 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 (I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business): 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.
Elevation Profile
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes
8,602 ft3,748 ft
Total Climb
6,303 ft
Total Descent
4,693 ft
Highest Point
8,602 ft
~52.3 mi in
Elevation Range
4,853 ft
Notable High Points
8,602 ft at ~52.3 miles+1,254 ft prominence
4,067 ft at ~104.5 miles+71 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sheridan, WY and Ethete, WY, road signs point toward Greybull-Lovell and Yellowstone-Teton National Parks.
The longest stretch is about 79 miles on US 14. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 4 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 3.3 miles (I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business): 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ethete, WY before the return drive.
