How far is Buffalo, WY from Sheridan County, WY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, WY to Sheridan County, WY is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.84 mi
00h 44m
Flight
31.79 mi
51.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.79 mi
Kilometers
51.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.84 mi
Kilometers
57.68 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheridan County
Thu, Oct 15, 11:38 AM MDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Oct 15, 12:22 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-10-15T10:53
Arrive Sheridan County
Thu, Oct 15, 11:38 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Sheridan
WY

City in Wyoming, United States

From Buffalo
17.9 mi
00h 22m
To Sheridan County
18 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM MDT
Wind
29 mph NNW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 28 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Sheridan County.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Sheridan County.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan

    1569 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    30.2 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Brundage Lane

    2143 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Brundage Lane

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Brundage Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Ridge Road

    808 ft · 36 sec · East Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Peno Road

    2241 ft · 2 min · Peno Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Peno Road

    1 km · 3 min · Peno Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    905 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Sheridan County.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
30.5 mi · 85%
North Main Street
2.15 mi · 6%
East Brundage Lane
1.4 mi · 4%
Peno Road
1.07 mi · 3%
Brundage Lane
0.41 mi · 1%
East Ridge Road
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

30.2 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
00h 22m from Buffalo
Leave By
7:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Buffalo and Partly Sunny near Sheridan County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Sheridan County?

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Buffalo and 18 miles from Sheridan County.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buffalo and Partly Sunny near Sheridan County.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Sheridan County. Straight-line distance: 31.79 mi (51.16 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

City in and county seat of Johnson County, Wyoming, United States

Population4,659
Coordinates44.3483100, -106.6989400
Altitude1416
CountryUnited States
Sheridan County

#2 Sheridan County

County in Wyoming, United States

Population30,863
Coordinates44.7900400, -106.8794800
Altitude1250
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-106.69894, 44.34831)
End: Sheridan County (-106.87948, 44.79004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.38
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.48 $5.69 $11.38
Mid-grade $4.74 $6.02 $12.04
Premium $5.07 $6.44 $12.88
Diesel $6.21 $7.89 $15.77

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Sheridan County. The current time is 10:53:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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