How far is Buffalo, WY from Cheyenne, WY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 289.6 miles (466 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Converse County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Cheyenne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Cheyenne.
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Start on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper
2736 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
108.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Continue straight
62.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Continue straight
34.1 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Cheyenne
75.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 Business, US 85 South: Central Avenue, Warren Gate 5
1363 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West 24th Street
122 m · 11 sec · West 24th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 24th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Cheyenne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
109 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Cheyenne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Cheyenne?
The road trip is about 289.6 miles (466 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Glenrock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.6 miles from Buffalo and 144.9 miles from Cheyenne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 8:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.79 one way or $79.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Cheyenne.
Stop Ideas Near Glenrock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glenrock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 241.28 mi (388.31 km).
#1 Buffalo
City in and county seat of Johnson County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 4,659 |
| Coordinates | 44.3483100, -106.6989400 |
| Altitude | 1416 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheyenne
The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.
| Population | 64,742 |
| Coordinates | 41.1399800, -104.8202500 |
| Altitude | 1856 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 24th Street (-104.820107, 41.139762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $39.79 | $79.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.24 | $86.48 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $46.49 | $92.98 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $55.31 | $110.62 |
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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