Sheridan to Pine Bluffs is 365.9 miles and takes about 6h 1m via US 87 and I-90, with a fuel budget near $64 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wyoming, connecting the Mountain West region from north to south. The majority of this drive is on well-maintained highways, making it a straightforward option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two points. With a recommended one-day drive, it's a solid choice for a single push across 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
183 miles from Sheridan, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 87
288.1 mi
4h 38m
Purple Heart Trail
39 mi
37m
I 90
31.2 mi
31m
Central Avenue
2.9 mi
3m
Coffeen Avenue
1.7 mi
2m
North Greeley Highway
1.1 mi
2m
Parson Street
0.3 mi
<1m
US 30
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 87
— 288.1 mi, about 4h 38m
Traffic on I-25
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 72 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~321 veh/hr typical
· worst 474
Quietest
2 AM
~24 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 89 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, WY and Pine Bluffs, 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
288 mi·4 hr 38 min·US 87
Exit 56BToward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper
8
Take the exit onto I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
0.3 mi·35 sec·I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
Exit 12Toward I 25 Business, US 85 South: Central Avenue, Warren Gate 5
9
Turn left onto I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
0.8 mi·1 min·Central Avenue
10
Continue on I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
2.1 mi·2 min·Central Avenue
11
Continue on I 180; I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
1.1 mi·2 min·North Greeley Highway
12
Turn left
0.2 mi·28 sec
13
Merge onto I 80
39 mi·37 min·Purple Heart Trail
14
Take the exit onto US 30
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 30
Toward US 30 East: Pine Bluffs
15
Turn left onto US 30; I 80 Business
0.3 mi·32 sec·Parson Street
16
Continue on US 30; I 80 Business
0.2 mi·19 sec·US Highway 30
17
Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·West 3rd Street
18
Arrive at destination
West 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour duration, starting your drive in Sheridan early in the morning is your best bet to comfortably reach Pine Bluffs before evening. Since this is a one-day trip, you can be flexible with your stops, but plan for at least one break to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 288.1-mile segment on US 87, as services might be less frequent in some stretches. The $64 fuel estimate should give you a good baseline for budgeting.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183 miles from Sheridan, WY, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 288.1 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183 miles or 3h 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Bluffs, 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 365.9 miles and 6h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 87 for about 288.1 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 321.5 — 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
7
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
6
321.5 mi into trip|~5h 14m in|I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
Take the exit onto I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS toward I 25 Business, US 85 South: Central Avenue, Warren Gate 5
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward I 25 Business, US 85 South: Central Aven...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.46 one way
$126.91 round trip
$4.41/gal25.4 MPG avg128 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$66.37
$132.73
premium
$4.95
$71.31
$142.61
diesel
$5.60
$80.66
$161.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
109.8
1
$38.42
$17.56
Efficient EV
91.5
1
$32.02
$14.64
EV Truck/SUV
146.4
1
$51.23
$23.42
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 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 Aug 23, 2026
Origin
Sheridan, WY
Late night
in Sheridan on Saturday
Local time
4:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 2 to 13 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pine Bluffs, WY
Late night
in Pine Bluffs on Saturday
Local time
4:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 to 15 mph36% 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
4 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
6h 1m 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?
You'll spend about 87% of your time on highways, which means much of this 365.9-mile trip will be on faster, multi-lane roads. The longest continuous stretch on US 87 spans 288.1 miles, offering extended periods of cruising. Expect to transition from highway driving to surface roads as you near your destination, with the bulk of the highway miles concentrated in the earlier portion of your drive.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 288.1 mi on US 87.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 87 and Purple Heart Trail. 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 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 / 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.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,261 ft3,748 ft
Total Climb
3,596 ft
Total Descent
2,295 ft
Highest Point
6,261 ft
~313.6 mi in
Elevation Range
2,512 ft
Notable High Points
4,856 ft at ~26.1 miles+88 ft prominence
5,567 ft at ~130.7 miles+362 ft prominence
5,274 ft at ~183 miles+69 ft prominence
5,005 ft at ~235.2 miles+31 ft prominence
6,261 ft at ~313.6 miles+476 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sheridan, WY to Pine Bluffs, WY, road signs begin pointing toward Warren Gate 5 along the way.
Warren Gate 5
321.5 mi in|~5h 14m|via I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
The longest stretch is about 288.1 miles on US 87. 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 Pine Bluffs, 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 1 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: 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pine Bluffs, WY before the return drive.
