How far is Cheyenne, WY from Basin, WY?

The driving distance from Cheyenne, WY to Basin, WY is about 371.3 miles (597.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277 miles (445.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 23m 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
371.33 mi
06h 41m
Flight
277.03 mi
445.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.03 mi
Kilometers
445.84 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
371.33 mi
Kilometers
597.6 km
Drive Time
06h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Basin
Sat, Apr 18, 4:37 AM MDT
Return by in Cheyenne
Sat, Apr 18, 11:19 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheyenne
2026-04-17T21:56
Arrive Basin
Sat, Apr 18, 4:37 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:12 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
10:36 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
Mountain View
WY

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

From Cheyenne
185.5 mi
03h 20m
To Basin
185.8 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Friday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph N
Destination
48°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 24th Street

    89 m · 12 sec · West 24th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carey Avenue

    565 ft · 13 sec · Carey Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Randall Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Randall Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hynds Boulevard

    103 m · 6 sec · Hynds Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1190 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    34 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

    1846 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    107 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

    93.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    31.9 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 6th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Park Street

    32.4 mi · 39 min · Park Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Railway Avenue

    2336 ft · 1 min · North Railway Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Russell Avenue

    606 ft · 22 sec · Russell Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 10th Street

    29.8 mi · 32 min · North 10th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hynds Boulevard
178 mi · 48%
West Yellowstone Highway
93.8 mi · 25%
Park Street
32.4 mi · 9%
Idaho Street
31.9 mi · 9%
North 10th Street
29.8 mi · 8%
Randall Avenue
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

West Yellowstone Highway

Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

93.8 mi · 01h 47m

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
06h 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.3 mi
277 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View
03h 20m from Cheyenne
Leave By
10:36 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Snow Showers Likely leaving Cheyenne and Chance Snow Showers near Basin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 371.3 miles (597.6 km) and usually takes 06h 41m 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?

Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.5 miles from Cheyenne and 185.8 miles from Basin.

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

The direct path is about 277 miles (445.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.3 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 $51.00 one way or $102.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely around Cheyenne and Chance Snow Showers near Basin.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain View

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mountain View, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain View.

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

5 mi away
123 West E St.
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

83 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne and Basin. Straight-line distance: 277.03 mi (445.84 km).

Cheyenne

#1 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

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

#2 Basin

Town and county seat of Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,257
Coordinates44.3799600, -108.0389900
Altitude1182
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheyenne (-104.82025, 41.13998)
End: Basin (-108.03899, 44.37996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 598 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.1 gal
49.6 L · about $51.00
Round trip
$102.00
26.2 gal · 99.2 L
Estimated CO2
116.4 kg one way
Round trip: 232.8 kg / 513 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $51.00 $102.00
Mid-grade $4.23 $55.43 $110.85
Premium $4.55 $59.59 $119.18
Diesel $5.41 $70.90 $141.79

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheyenne and Basin. The current time is 21:56:01.

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.