How far is Cheyenne, WY from Afton, WY?

The driving distance from Cheyenne, WY to Afton, WY is about 436.8 miles (702.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 332.6 miles (535.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
436.79 mi
07h 33m
Flight
332.59 mi
535.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
332.59 mi
Kilometers
535.25 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
436.79 mi
Kilometers
702.95 km
Drive Time
07h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Afton
Thu, Apr 16, 11:42 AM MDT
Return by in Cheyenne
Thu, Apr 16, 7:16 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheyenne
2026-04-16T04:08
Arrive Afton
Thu, Apr 16, 11:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:34 PM to 3:04 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheyenne
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Superior
WY

Town of the United States

From Cheyenne
218 mi
03h 47m
To Afton
218.7 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
39°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 24th Street

    122 m · 15 sec · West 24th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    2887 ft · 49 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Lincolnway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lincolnway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    291.7 mi · 4 hr 48 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    32.2 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 4th Avenue

    135 m · 21 sec · East 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
292 mi · 67%
US 30 West
99.6 mi · 23%
West Lincolnway
3.21 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
0.55 mi
East 4th Avenue
0.08 mi
West 24th Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

292 mi · 04h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104.2 mi
332.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Superior
03h 47m from Cheyenne
Leave By
8:52 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cheyenne and Rain And Snow near Afton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 436.8 miles (702.9 km) and usually takes 07h 33m 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?

Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218 miles from Cheyenne and 218.7 miles from Afton.

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

The direct path is about 332.6 miles (535.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.2 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 $59.99 one way or $119.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cheyenne and Rain And Snow near Afton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne and Afton. Straight-line distance: 332.59 mi (535.25 km).

Cheyenne

#1 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

Population64,742
Coordinates41.1399800, -104.8202500
Altitude1856
CountryUnited States
Afton

#2 Afton

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population2,071
Coordinates42.7249300, -110.9318700
Altitude1902
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheyenne (-104.82025, 41.13998)
End: Afton (-110.93187, 42.72493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 703 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.41 gal
58.34 L · about $59.99
Round trip
$119.98
30.82 gal · 116.68 L
Estimated CO2
136.9 kg one way
Round trip: 273.9 kg / 604 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $59.99 $119.98
Mid-grade $4.23 $65.20 $130.40
Premium $4.55 $70.10 $140.20
Diesel $5.41 $83.40 $166.80

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheyenne and Afton. The current time is 04:08:24.

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.