How far is Basin, WY from Cheyenne, WY?

The driving distance from Basin, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 369.3 miles (594.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277 miles (445.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
369.29 mi
05h 58m
Flight
277.03 mi
445.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.03 mi
Kilometers
445.84 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.29 mi
Kilometers
594.31 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheyenne
Wed, May 13, 12:57 AM MDT
Return by in Basin
Wed, May 13, 6:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Basin
2026-05-12T18:59
Arrive Cheyenne
Wed, May 13, 12:57 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:04 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Basin
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mountain View
WY

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

From Basin
185.4 mi
02h 59m
To Cheyenne
183.9 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Basin and Cheyenne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Basin and Cheyenne.

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    29.8 mi · 32 min · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Russell Avenue

    606 ft · 17 sec · Russell Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Railway Avenue

    2336 ft · 1 min · North Railway Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Big Horn Avenue

    32.4 mi · 39 min · West Big Horn Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 6th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Shoshoni Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Shoshoni Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    33.1 mi · 38 min · East 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West US Highway 20-26

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min · West US Highway 20-26

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Cheyenne

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 Business, US 85 South: Central Avenue, Warren Gate 5

    1363 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 24th Street

    122 m · 11 sec · West 24th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 24th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Basin and Cheyenne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 20-26
237 mi · 64%
East 2nd Street
33.1 mi · 9%
West Big Horn Avenue
32.4 mi · 9%
Shoshoni Street
31.9 mi · 9%
South 4th Street
29.8 mi · 8%
Central Avenue
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West US Highway 20-26

Continue on Cheyenne

75.6 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.3 mi
277 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View
02h 59m from Basin
Leave By
5:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Basin and Sunny near Cheyenne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Basin to Cheyenne?

The road trip is about 369.3 miles (594.3 km) and usually takes 05h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.4 miles from Basin and 183.9 miles from Cheyenne.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 277 miles (445.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.3 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.73 one way or $101.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Basin and Sunny near Cheyenne.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain View

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mountain View, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain View.

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

5 mi away
123 West E St.
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

83 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Basin and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 277.03 mi (445.84 km).

Basin

#1 Basin

Town and county seat of Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,257
Coordinates44.3799600, -108.0389900
Altitude1182
CountryUnited States
Cheyenne

#2 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

Population64,742
Coordinates41.1399800, -104.8202500
Altitude1856
CountryUnited States
Start: South 4th Street (-108.038967, 44.37996)
End: West 24th Street (-104.820107, 41.139762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.03 gal
49.33 L · about $50.73
Round trip
$101.45
26.06 gal · 98.66 L
Estimated CO2
115.8 kg one way
Round trip: 231.6 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $50.73 $101.45
Mid-grade $4.23 $55.13 $110.26
Premium $4.55 $59.27 $118.55
Diesel $5.41 $70.52 $141.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wyoming · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Basin and Cheyenne. The current time is 18:59:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.