How far is Cheyenne, WY from Fort Washakie, WY?
The driving distance from Cheyenne, WY to Fort Washakie, WY is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Snow Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheyenne and Fort Washakie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheyenne and Fort Washakie.
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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
142.4 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: Rawlins
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Cedar Street
2671 ft · 39 sec · East Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Higley Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Higley Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right
42.4 mi · 48 min
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Turn left
72.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Turn right
24.1 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto North Fork Road
137 m · 20 sec · North Fork Road
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Turn right onto Black Coal Drive
1015 ft · 46 sec · Black Coal Drive
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
8 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheyenne and Fort Washakie.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
142 mi · 02h 22m
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.
Snow Showers Likely leaving Cheyenne and Chance Snow Showers near Fort Washakie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheyenne to Fort Washakie?
The road trip is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?
Sinclair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Cheyenne and 144.2 miles from Fort Washakie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 5:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.55 one way or $79.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely around Cheyenne and Chance Snow Showers near Fort Washakie.
Stop Ideas Near Sinclair
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tully Park
City Of Rawlins Public Works Department
City Hall
Key Club Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sinclair.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne and Fort Washakie. Straight-line distance: 244.97 mi (394.24 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 Fort Washakie
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,759 |
| Coordinates | 43.0063500, -108.8823500 |
| Altitude | 1698 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Washakie (-108.88235, 43.00635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $39.55 | $79.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $42.99 | $85.97 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $46.22 | $92.44 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $54.99 | $109.97 |
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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