How far is Cheyenne, WY from Sundance, WY?
The driving distance from Cheyenne, WY to Sundance, WY is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.8 miles (365 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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 05h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheyenne and Sundance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheyenne and Sundance.
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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 · 40 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
96.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min · US Highway 85
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Turn left onto Highway 585
9.7 mi · 11 min · Highway 585
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Continue on State Highway 585
17 mi · 20 min · State Highway 585
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Continue on Highway 585
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 585
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Continue on South 6th Street
1316 ft · 32 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto East Cleveland Street
50 m · 3 sec · East Cleveland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Cleveland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheyenne and Sundance.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 85
Continue on US Highway 85
96.5 mi · 01h 58m
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 Showers near Sundance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheyenne to Sundance?
The road trip is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Manville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.5 miles from Cheyenne and 141.5 miles from Sundance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.8 miles (365 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.89 one way or $77.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 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 Showers near Sundance.
Stop Ideas Near Manville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne and Sundance. Straight-line distance: 226.81 mi (365.01 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 Sundance
Town in Crook County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,296 |
| Coordinates | 44.4063700, -104.3757800 |
| Altitude | 1444 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sundance (-104.37578, 44.40637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $38.89 | $77.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $42.27 | $84.54 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $45.44 | $90.89 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $54.07 | $108.13 |
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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