How far is Cheyenne, WY from Kemmerer, WY?

The driving distance from Cheyenne, WY to Kemmerer, WY is about 342.3 miles (550.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
342.33 mi
05h 48m
Flight
299.37 mi
481.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
299.37 mi
Kilometers
481.79 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.33 mi
Kilometers
550.93 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kemmerer
Sat, Apr 18, 8:54 AM MDT
Return by in Cheyenne
Sat, Apr 18, 2:43 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheyenne
2026-04-18T03:05
Arrive Kemmerer
Sat, Apr 18, 8:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:22 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheyenne
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wamsutter
WY

Town of the United States

From Cheyenne
170.8 mi
02h 54m
To Kemmerer
171.5 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 24th Street

    122 m · 15 sec · West 24th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    2887 ft · 49 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Lincolnway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lincolnway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    291.7 mi · 4 hr 48 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello

    44.2 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville

    1683 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 30/189

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway 30/189

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Avenue

    901 ft · 15 sec · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Coral Street

    1198 ft · 34 sec · Coral Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pine Street

    112 m · 16 sec · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Opal Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Opal Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
292 mi · 85%
US 30 West
44.2 mi · 13%
West Lincolnway
3.21 mi · 1%
US 30
1.11 mi
Highway 30/189
1 mi
Central Avenue
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
299.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wamsutter
02h 54m from Cheyenne
Leave By
5:22 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Cheyenne and Sunny near Kemmerer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 342.3 miles (550.9 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from Cheyenne and 171.5 miles from Kemmerer.

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

The direct path is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 5:22 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.03 one way or $94.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 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 Kemmerer.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne and Kemmerer. Straight-line distance: 299.37 mi (481.79 km).

Cheyenne

#1 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

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

#2 Kemmerer

City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County

Population2,763
Coordinates41.7924500, -110.5376700
Altitude2118
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheyenne (-104.82025, 41.13998)
End: Kemmerer (-110.53767, 41.79245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 551 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.08 gal
45.73 L · about $47.03
Round trip
$94.05
24.16 gal · 91.46 L
Estimated CO2
107.4 kg one way
Round trip: 214.7 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $47.03 $94.05
Mid-grade $4.23 $51.11 $102.22
Premium $4.55 $54.95 $109.90
Diesel $5.41 $65.38 $130.75

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 Kemmerer. The current time is 03:05:51.

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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.