How far is Cheyenne, WY from Moorcroft, WY?
The driving distance from Cheyenne, WY to Moorcroft, WY is about 267.8 miles (431 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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 04h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Converse County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Rain And Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheyenne and Moorcroft.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheyenne and Moorcroft.
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Start on West 24th Street
89 m · 12 sec · West 24th Street
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Turn right onto Carey Avenue
565 ft · 13 sec · Carey Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Randall Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Randall Avenue
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Turn right onto Hynds Boulevard
103 m · 6 sec · Hynds Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
75.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
34 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business, US 26 Business, US 87 Business, I 25 Business: Douglas
2072 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto East Richards Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Richards Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South 4th Street
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Turn straight onto Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
2240 ft · 47 sec · Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
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Turn right
108.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right
133 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Garner Lake Road
4 mi · 6 min · South Garner Lake Road
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Take the ramp right
24.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
1575 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto West Converse Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Converse Street
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Turn right onto South Yellowstone Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheyenne and Moorcroft.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
108 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cheyenne and Rain And Snow Likely near Moorcroft.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheyenne to Moorcroft?
The road trip is about 267.8 miles (431 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.9 miles from Cheyenne and 133.9 miles from Moorcroft.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 7:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.79 one way or $73.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 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 Likely near Moorcroft.
Stop Ideas Near Douglas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Douglas City Hall Historic
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Douglas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne and Moorcroft. Straight-line distance: 215.9 mi (347.46 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 Moorcroft
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,084 |
| Coordinates | 44.2633100, -104.9502500 |
| Altitude | 1288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moorcroft (-104.95025, 44.26331)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $36.79 | $73.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $39.98 | $79.97 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $42.99 | $85.98 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $51.14 | $102.29 |
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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