Spanning 148.7 miles across the Mountain West, this trip from Sheridan to Mountain View typically takes about 2 hours and 26 minutes behind the wheel. Because the journey is relatively quick, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to complete the transit without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate through local roads like South Main Street, East Burkitt Street, and Coffeen Avenue rather than relying on major interstates. Budgeting approximately $24 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel expenses for the duration of the trip. Since both ends of the route are situated within the Wyoming region, you can expect a consistent feel as you transition between these two Mountain West locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
74.4 miles from Sheridan, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 87
111.4 mi
1h 45m
I 90
31.2 mi
31m
US 20
2.7 mi
3m
Coffeen Avenue
1.7 mi
2m
West Yellowstone Highway
0.8 mi
1m
East Brundage Lane
0.3 mi
<1m
South Main Street
0.1 mi
<1m
East Burkitt Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 87
— 111.4 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, WY and Mountain View, WY.
1
Start on West Loucks Street
80 ft·5 sec·West Loucks Street
2
Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
169 ft·3 sec·East Burkitt Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
1.7 mi·2 min·Coffeen Avenue
5
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 87; US 14 Business
0.3 mi·27 sec·East Brundage Lane
6
Take the ramp onto I 90
31 mi·31 min·I 90
7
Take the exit onto US 87
111 mi·1 hr 45 min·US 87
Exit 56BToward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
10
Turn right onto US 20; US 26
2.7 mi·3 min·US 20; US 26
11
Turn left onto US 20 Business; US 26 Business
0.8 mi·1 min·West Yellowstone Highway
12
Arrive at destination
US 20 Business; US 26 Business
Trip Plan
Planning for this 2-hour and 26-minute drive is simple, but keeping your fuel budget of $24 in mind is a smart first step before you pull out of Sheridan. Since the entire route is composed of local roads, avoid rushing the pace and account for potential urban traffic on streets like Coffeen Avenue. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the manageable distance allows you to depart at your leisure without the pressure of a rigid schedule. To ensure a smooth experience, verify your fuel levels before leaving town, as local road driving can sometimes be less predictable than highway travel. Focus on navigating the turn-heavy sections carefully, and you will find this transition between towns to be a manageable and direct transit.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 74.4 miles from Sheridan, WY, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.4 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 33 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.4 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mountain View, 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 148.7 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Sheridan, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 87 for about 111.4 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 144.8 — 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|I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / South Main Street
Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / East Burkitt Street
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / East Burkitt Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
1.9 mi into trip|~3m in|I 90 Business; US 87; US 14 Business / East Brundage Lane
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 87; US 14 Business / East Brundage Lane
Navigation decision point
6
33.4 mi into trip|~35m in|US 87
Take the exit onto US 87 toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 56B
Toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper
5
144.8 mi into trip|~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Sho...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.56 one way
$47.13 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$24.70
$49.40
premium
$4.53
$26.53
$53.05
diesel
$5.61
$32.83
$65.66
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.6
0
$15.61
$7.14
Efficient EV
37.2
0
$13.01
$5.95
EV Truck/SUV
59.5
0
$20.82
$9.52
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Sheridan, WY
Morning
in Sheridan on Sunday
Local time
8:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mountain View, WY
Morning
in Mountain View on Sunday
Local time
8:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Buffalo, WY
74 mi in
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
26 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
2h 26m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention, as this route contains zero highway miles. You will navigate through town streets and local corridors, which creates a very different experience than the monotonous pace of an interstate cruise. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, the pace is dictated by the twists and turns of the path rather than high-speed straightaways. While you won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of open highway, the technical nature of these local roads keeps the drive engaging from start to finish. Staying alert is essential, as the lack of highway segments means you will be managing frequent transitions throughout the 148.7-mile journey.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.4 mi on US 87.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 87 and I 90. 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 / South 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 2h 26m drive. You will face about 9 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 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / East Burkitt Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 90 Business; US 87; US 14 Business / East Brundage Lane): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 148.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 111.4 miles on US 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / East Burkitt Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 90 Business; US 87; US 14 Business / East Brundage Lane): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mountain View, WY before heading back.
