How far is Cheyenne, WY from Newcastle, WY?
The driving distance from Cheyenne, WY to Newcastle, WY is about 238.6 miles (384 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.1 miles (306 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheyenne and Newcastle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheyenne and Newcastle.
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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
33.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 East, US 20 East: Lusk
1450 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 18/20
18.2 mi · 20 min · US Highway 18/20
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Continue on US Highway 20
23.3 mi · 25 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on West 8th Street
882 ft · 32 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 85
78.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · US Highway 85
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Turn left onto South Summit Avenue
2592 ft · 1 min · South Summit Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Boulevard
52 m · 3 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Turn slight right
529 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto South Summit Avenue
2606 ft · 45 sec · South Summit Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
839 ft · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheyenne and Newcastle.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US Highway 85
Continue on US Highway 85
78.7 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cheyenne and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newcastle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheyenne to Newcastle?
The road trip is about 238.6 miles (384 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Glendo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.3 miles from Cheyenne and 119.3 miles from Newcastle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.1 miles (306 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 8:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.78 one way or $65.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cheyenne and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newcastle.
Stop Ideas Near Glendo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne and Newcastle. Straight-line distance: 190.17 mi (306.05 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 Newcastle
City in Weston County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 3,314 |
| Coordinates | 43.8547000, -104.2049400 |
| Altitude | 1319 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newcastle (-104.20494, 43.8547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $32.78 | $65.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $35.63 | $71.25 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $38.30 | $76.61 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $45.57 | $91.14 |
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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