How far is Cheyenne, WY from Guernsey, WY?

The driving distance from Cheyenne, WY to Guernsey, WY is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.23 mi
01h 37m
Flight
78.16 mi
125.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.16 mi
Kilometers
125.79 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.23 mi
Kilometers
156.47 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guernsey
Thu, Apr 16, 12:45 PM MDT
Return by in Cheyenne
Thu, Apr 16, 2:22 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheyenne
2026-04-16T11:07
Arrive Guernsey
Thu, Apr 16, 12:45 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheyenne
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Chugwater
WY

Town of the United States

From Cheyenne
48.6 mi
00h 48m
To Guernsey
48.6 mi
00h 48m

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
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Guernsey, Torrington

    1946 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 26

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 26

  11. 11

    Continue on West Whalen Street

    2694 ft · 1 min · West Whalen Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Wyoming Avenue

    17 m · 1 sec · South Wyoming Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hynds Boulevard
81.1 mi · 83%
Highway 26
14.5 mi · 15%
Randall Avenue
0.93 mi · 1%
West Whalen Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Carey Avenue
0.11 mi
West 24th Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Hynds Boulevard

Continue straight

75 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chugwater
00h 48m from Cheyenne
Leave By
3:14 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cheyenne and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Guernsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chugwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Cheyenne and 48.6 miles from Guernsey.

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

The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.35 one way or $26.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cheyenne and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Guernsey.

Stop Ideas Near Chugwater

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chugwater, 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 Chugwater.

BUS

Wheatland, Wyoming

34 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway
BUS

Cheyenne, Wyoming

71 mi away
222 Deming Drive
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

119 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne and Guernsey. Straight-line distance: 78.16 mi (125.79 km).

Cheyenne

#1 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

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

#2 Guernsey

Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States of America

Population1,143
Coordinates42.2696900, -104.7416300
Altitude1327
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheyenne (-104.82025, 41.13998)
End: Guernsey (-104.74163, 42.26969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.99 L · about $13.35
Round trip
$26.71
6.86 gal · 25.98 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.35 $26.71
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.51 $29.02
Premium $4.55 $15.60 $31.21
Diesel $5.41 $18.56 $37.13

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 Guernsey. The current time is 11:07:31.

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.