How far is Cheyenne, WY from South Park, WY?

The driving distance from Cheyenne, WY to South Park, WY is about 428.1 miles (688.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 343.6 miles (552.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
428.04 mi
07h 38m
Flight
343.52 mi
552.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
343.52 mi
Kilometers
552.85 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
428.04 mi
Kilometers
688.87 km
Drive Time
07h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Park
Wed, Jun 10, 11:45 PM MDT
Return by in Cheyenne
Thu, Jun 11, 7:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheyenne
2026-06-10T16:07
Arrive South Park
Wed, Jun 10, 11:45 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:39 PM to 3:09 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
8:42 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
Wamsutter
WY

Town of the United States

From Cheyenne
213.8 mi
03h 49m
To South Park
214.3 mi
03h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
33°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 1:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cheyenne and South Park.

  1. 1

    Start on West 24th Street

    122 m · 15 sec · West 24th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    2887 ft · 49 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Lincolnway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lincolnway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    253.1 mi · 4 hr 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Elk Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elk Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US 191

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · US 191

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 191

    10.6 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 191

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 191

    1995 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 191

  11. 11

    Continue on South Pine Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Pine Street

  12. 12

    Continue on United States Highway 191

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min · United States Highway 191

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Highway 89

    6 m · 1 sec · South Highway 89

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 89

    7.5 mi · 10 min · South Highway 89

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Park Loop Road

    2993 ft · 1 min · South Park Loop Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Melody Creek Lane

    1.1 km · 3 min · Melody Creek Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Melody Creek Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
253 mi · 59%
US 191
85.6 mi · 20%
United States Highway 191
73 mi · 17%
South Highway 89
7.5 mi · 2%
West Lincolnway
3.21 mi · 1%
South Pine Street
2.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

253 mi · 04h 10m

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 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.5 mi
343.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wamsutter
03h 49m from Cheyenne
Leave By
8:42 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Cheyenne and Mostly Clear near South Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cheyenne to South Park?

The road trip is about 428.1 miles (688.9 km) and usually takes 07h 38m 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?

Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.8 miles from Cheyenne and 214.3 miles from South Park.

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

The direct path is about 343.6 miles (552.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.5 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 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 $58.82 one way or $117.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cheyenne and Mostly Clear near South Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne and South Park. Straight-line distance: 343.52 mi (552.85 km).

Cheyenne

#1 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

Population64,742
Coordinates41.1399800, -104.8202500
Altitude1856
CountryUnited States
South Park

#2 South Park

Census-designated place in Teton County, Wyoming

Population1,731
Coordinates43.4221500, -110.7932600
Altitude1846
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheyenne (-104.82025, 41.13998)
End: South Park (-110.79326, 43.42215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 689 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.11 gal
57.18 L · about $58.82
Round trip
$117.65
30.22 gal · 114.36 L
Estimated CO2
134.3 kg one way
Round trip: 268.6 kg / 592 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $58.82 $117.65
Mid-grade $4.23 $63.93 $127.86
Premium $4.55 $68.74 $137.47
Diesel $5.41 $81.78 $163.55

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheyenne and South Park. The current time is 16:07:06.

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.