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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West 24th Street
740 ft · 30 sec · West 24th Street
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Turn left onto Warren Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Warren Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
2980 ft · 41 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Yellowstone Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Yellowstone Road
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Turn right onto Storey Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Storey Boulevard
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Turn left onto Powderhouse Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Powderhouse Road
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Turn right onto Iron Mountain Road
44 m · 4 sec · Iron Mountain Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne and Ranchettes. Straight-line distance: 5.65 mi (9.09 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 Ranchettes
Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming
| Population | 5,798 |
| Coordinates | 41.2185900, -104.7902500 |
| Altitude | 1890 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ranchettes (-104.79025, 41.21859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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