How far is Cheyenne, WY from Ranchettes, WY?

The driving distance from Cheyenne, WY to Ranchettes, WY is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.95 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.65 mi
9.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.65 mi
Kilometers
9.09 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.95 mi
Kilometers
11.19 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ranchettes
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM MDT
Return by in Cheyenne
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheyenne
2026-04-23T04:42
Arrive Ranchettes
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cheyenne
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
South Greeley
WY

Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming

From Cheyenne
3.5 mi
00h 06m
To Ranchettes
3.5 mi
00h 06m

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
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
30 to 40 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 24th Street

    740 ft · 30 sec · West 24th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Warren Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Warren Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2980 ft · 41 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Yellowstone Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Yellowstone Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Storey Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Storey Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Powderhouse Road

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Powderhouse Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Iron Mountain Road

    44 m · 4 sec · Iron Mountain Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iron Mountain Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Powderhouse Road
3.22 mi · 46%
Storey Boulevard
1.03 mi · 15%
Yellowstone Road
0.99 mi · 14%
Warren Avenue
0.98 mi · 14%
Central Avenue
0.56 mi · 8%
West 24th Street
0.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Powderhouse Road

Turn left onto Powderhouse Road

3.22 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Greeley
00h 06m from Cheyenne
Leave By
8:04 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cheyenne and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ranchettes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Greeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Cheyenne and 3.5 miles from Ranchettes.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.97 one way or $1.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Greeley

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Greeley and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 2.6 mi away

Cheyenne City of T

Cheyenne , WY
2020 Capitol Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001
City government office,Emergency services
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.7 mi away

Cheyenne City Council

Cheyenne , WY
2101 O Neil Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Department of Sanitation

Cheyenne , WY
220 N College Dr, Cheyenne, WY 82007
Rating 4.6/5 16 reviews City Department of Environment

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Greeley.

BUS

Cheyenne, Wyoming

3 mi away
222 Deming Drive
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

61 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

106 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Wheatland, Wyoming

106 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne and Ranchettes. Straight-line distance: 5.65 mi (9.09 km).

Cheyenne

#1 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

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

#2 Ranchettes

Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming

Population5,798
Coordinates41.2185900, -104.7902500
Altitude1890
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheyenne (-104.82025, 41.13998)
End: Ranchettes (-104.79025, 41.21859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.93 L · about $0.97
Round trip
$1.95
0.5 gal · 1.86 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.97 $1.95
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.06 $2.12
Premium $4.55 $1.14 $2.27
Diesel $5.41 $1.35 $2.71

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 Ranchettes. The current time is 04:42:05.

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.