How far is Cheyenne, WY from Lovell, WY?

The driving distance from Cheyenne, WY to Lovell, WY is about 423.8 miles (682 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 312.7 miles (503.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 52m 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
423.79 mi
07h 26m
Flight
312.67 mi
503.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
312.67 mi
Kilometers
503.19 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
423.79 mi
Kilometers
682.02 km
Drive Time
07h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lovell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM MDT
Return by in Cheyenne
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheyenne
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive Lovell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:26 PM to 2:56 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
9:08 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
Midwest
WY

Town of the United States

From Cheyenne
211.8 mi
03h 43m
To Lovell
212 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 33 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    111.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan

    48.4 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Ranchester-Dayton, Greybull-Lovell, Yellowstone-Teton National Parks

    2282 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    31.8 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Medicine Wheel Passage

    52.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Medicine Wheel Passage

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    3219 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    154 m · 20 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hynds Boulevard
289 mi · 68%
Medicine Wheel Passage
52.1 mi · 12%
I 90 West
48.4 mi · 11%
Randall Avenue
0.93 mi
East Main Street
0.71 mi
US 14 West
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Hynds Boulevard

Continue straight

112 mi · 01h 45m

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
07h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+111.1 mi
312.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midwest
03h 43m from Cheyenne
Leave By
9:08 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cheyenne and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Lovell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 423.8 miles (682 km) and usually takes 07h 26m 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?

Midwest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.8 miles from Cheyenne and 212 miles from Lovell.

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

The direct path is about 312.7 miles (503.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.1 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 $58.20 one way or $116.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Cheyenne and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Lovell.

Stop Ideas Near Midwest

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

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

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

62 mi away
123 West E St.
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

104 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne and Lovell. Straight-line distance: 312.67 mi (503.19 km).

Cheyenne

#1 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

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

#2 Lovell

Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

Population2,327
Coordinates44.8374500, -108.3895600
Altitude1168
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheyenne (-104.82025, 41.13998)
End: Lovell (-108.38956, 44.83745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 682 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.95 gal
56.61 L · about $58.20
Round trip
$116.40
29.9 gal · 113.22 L
Estimated CO2
132.9 kg one way
Round trip: 265.7 kg / 586 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $58.20 $116.40
Mid-grade $4.23 $63.25 $126.51
Premium $4.55 $68.01 $136.02
Diesel $5.41 $80.91 $161.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheyenne and Lovell. The current time is 03:05:52.

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.