How far is Cheyenne, WY from Arapahoe, WY?
The driving distance from Cheyenne, WY to Arapahoe, WY is about 306.1 miles (492.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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 05h 26m.
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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
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheyenne and Arapahoe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheyenne and Arapahoe.
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Start on West 24th Street
89 m · 12 sec · West 24th Street
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Turn right onto Carey Avenue
565 ft · 13 sec · Carey Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Randall Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Randall Avenue
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Turn right onto Hynds Boulevard
103 m · 6 sec · Hynds Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
75.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
34 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
62.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
107 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
94.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway
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Continue straight
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Rendezvous Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Rendezvous Road
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Continue on Rendezvous Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Rendezvous Road
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Turn right onto Left Hand Ditch Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Left Hand Ditch Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Left Hand Ditch Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheyenne and Arapahoe.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Yellowstone Highway
Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
94.3 mi · 01h 47m
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 Snow Showers leaving Cheyenne and Sunny near Arapahoe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheyenne to Arapahoe?
The road trip is about 306.1 miles (492.6 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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 152.9 miles from Cheyenne and 153.2 miles from Arapahoe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.7 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 6:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.04 one way or $84.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Cheyenne and Sunny near Arapahoe.
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 Cheyenne and Arapahoe. Straight-line distance: 226.45 mi (364.44 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 Arapahoe
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,656 |
| Coordinates | 42.9621800, -108.4898300 |
| Altitude | 1526 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arapahoe (-108.48983, 42.96218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 493 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $42.04 | $84.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $45.69 | $91.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $49.13 | $98.26 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $58.45 | $116.90 |
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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