How far is Casper, WY from Cheyenne, WY?
The driving distance from Casper, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Casper and Cheyenne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casper and Cheyenne.
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Start on North Sunlight Drive
1368 ft · 1 min · North Sunlight Drive
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Turn right
770 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Sunlight Drive
2655 ft · 2 min · East Sunlight Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bryan Stock Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail
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Continue on North Beverly Street
1150 ft · 30 sec · North Beverly Street
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Turn left onto East Yellowstone Highway
1535 ft · 26 sec · East Yellowstone Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 South: Douglas
1542 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
173 mi · 2 hr 49 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 Casper 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
173 mi · 02h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Casper and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Cheyenne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Casper to Cheyenne?
The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glendo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Casper and 89.4 miles from Cheyenne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.53 one way or $49.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Casper and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Cheyenne.
Stop Ideas Near Glendo
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 Glendo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 141.8 mi (228.2 km).
#1 Casper
The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.
| Population | 58,498 |
| Coordinates | 42.8666300, -106.3130800 |
| Altitude | 1560 |
| 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: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $24.53 | $49.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $26.66 | $53.31 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $28.66 | $57.32 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $34.10 | $68.19 |
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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