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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West 24th Street
122 m · 15 sec · West 24th Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
2887 ft · 49 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lincolnway
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lincolnway
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Take the ramp slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
291.7 mi · 4 hr 48 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello
98.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Turn right
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 59 sec
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Turn right
32.2 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto East 4th Avenue
135 m · 21 sec · East 4th Avenue
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Turn right
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheyenne and Afton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Cheyenne
The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.
| Population | 64,742 |
| Coordinates | 41.1399800, -104.8202500 |
| Altitude | 1856 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Afton
Town in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 2,071 |
| Coordinates | 42.7249300, -110.9318700 |
| Altitude | 1902 |
| Country | United States |
End: Afton (-110.93187, 42.72493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 703 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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