How far is Afton, WY from Sheridan, WY?
The driving distance from Afton, WY to Sheridan, WY is about 445.7 miles (717.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Freemont County, Wyoming
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Afton and Sheridan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Afton and Sheridan.
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Start on the route
33 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
135 m · 22 sec · East 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Street
15.6 mi · 21 min · Washington Street
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Continue on US Highway 89
17.5 mi · 22 min · US Highway 89
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Turn right
22.8 mi · 32 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Highway 89
37 m · 3 sec · South Highway 89
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Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 89
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89
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Continue on West Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue
2015 ft · 50 sec · West Pearl Avenue
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Turn left onto South Cache Drive
120 m · 10 sec · South Cache Drive
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Continue on North Cache Street
1.4 km · 3 min · North Cache Street
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Continue on North Highway 89
6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89
34 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89
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Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89
23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89
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Continue on East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 287
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Continue on West Ramshorn Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Ramshorn Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · South 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Federal Boulevard
22.1 mi · 25 min · North Federal Boulevard
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Turn left onto Idaho Street
31.9 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 6th Street
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Continue on Park Street
32.4 mi · 39 min · Park Street
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Turn left onto North Railway Avenue
2336 ft · 1 min · North Railway Avenue
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Continue on Russell Avenue
606 ft · 22 sec · Russell Avenue
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
37.5 mi · 42 min · North 10th Street
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Turn right onto Greybull Avenue
78.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Greybull Avenue
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Take the ramp right
2069 ft · 51 sec
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Continue straight
11 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
2129 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Loucks Street
24 m · 2 sec · West Loucks Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Loucks Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Afton and Sheridan.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Greybull Avenue
Turn right onto Greybull Avenue
78.8 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain And Snow leaving Afton and Rain And Snow Showers near Sheridan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Afton to Sheridan?
The road trip is about 445.7 miles (717.3 km) and usually takes 08h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.7 miles from Afton and 220 miles from Sheridan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 201.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.24 one way or $122.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Afton and Rain And Snow Showers near Sheridan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Afton and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 244.62 mi (393.67 km).
#1 Afton
Town in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 2,071 |
| Coordinates | 42.7249300, -110.9318700 |
| Altitude | 1902 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sheridan
City in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 18,095 |
| Coordinates | 44.7971900, -106.9561800 |
| Altitude | 1141 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Loucks Street (-106.956181, 44.797278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 717 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $61.24 | $122.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $66.55 | $133.11 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $71.56 | $143.11 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $85.13 | $170.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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