Sheridan, WY to Wilson, WY is 387.5 miles and takes about 7h 59m via US 14, East Main Street, and US 26 / US 287, with a fuel budget near $65 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across the Mountain West region within Wyoming, offering a straightforward path between two points. With a recommended one-day drive, it's a solid option if you want to cover ground efficiently. Be prepared for a mix of highway and surface roads, so keep an eye on your speed and surroundings.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
193.7 miles from Sheridan, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 3m 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
West 2nd Street
18.2 mi
20m
North Highway 89
17.8 mi
24m
Longest stretch:
US 14
— 79 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, WY and Wilson, 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
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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
15
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
17
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
18 mi·24 min·North Highway 89
20
Turn right onto Teton Park Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Teton Park Road
21
Turn left onto Moose-Wilson Road
15 mi·25 min·Moose-Wilson Road
22
Continue on WY 390
453 ft·12 sec·Moose - Wilson Road
23
Turn right onto WY 22
1.5 mi·3 min·West Highway 22
24
Turn right onto West Street
0.2 mi·51 sec·West Street
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Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Starting your 7h 59m drive from Sheridan in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Wilson. With only two recommended stops for a 387.5-mile trip, you can be flexible with your timing. Consider stopping around the halfway point to stretch and refuel, especially as you'll be driving through rural areas where services might be spaced out. Keep your fuel tank topped off, as the longest stretch without a major road change is 79 miles.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 193.7 miles from Sheridan, WY, or about 4h 3m 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 85 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 193.7 miles or 4h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wilson, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sheridan, WY
This is one driving day of about 387.5 miles and 7h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Sheridan, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 16
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
4
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
5
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
5
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
$67.20 one way
$134.40 round trip
$4.41/gal25.4 MPG avg136 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$70.28
$140.57
premium
$4.95
$75.52
$151.03
diesel
$5.60
$85.42
$170.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
116.3
1
$40.69
$18.60
Efficient EV
96.9
1
$33.91
$15.50
EV Truck/SUV
155
1
$54.25
$24.80
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (67% 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 30, 2026
Origin
Sheridan, WY
Night
in Sheridan on Tuesday
Local time
9:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
WSW 6 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 1:07PM MDT until August 30 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Destination
Wilson, WY
Night
in Wilson on Tuesday
Local time
9:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 6 mph58% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 1:07PM MDT until August 30 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
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
13 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
7h 59m 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?
About half of this 387.5-mile drive, 51%, is on highways. You'll encounter a 79-mile stretch on US 14, which is the longest continuous road segment. Expect a profile that mixes highway cruising with surface road driving, shifting as you move between different road types. Pay attention as you transition from faster highway speeds to potentially slower surface road conditions.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 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 7h 59m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 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 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
The longest stretch is about 79 miles on US 14. 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 Wilson, 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. 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 / 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 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Wilson, WY before the return drive.
