How far is Ethete, WY from Cheyenne, WY?
The driving distance from Ethete, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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 05h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Converse County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ethete and Cheyenne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ethete and Cheyenne.
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Start on Saint Michael Circle
134 m · 21 sec · Saint Michael Circle
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Continue on Saint Michael Circle
71 m · 16 sec · Saint Michael Circle
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Turn left onto Blue Sky Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Blue Sky Highway
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Turn left onto 17 Mile Road
17.9 mi · 21 min · 17 Mile Road
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Continue on Rendezvous Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Rendezvous Road
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Turn left
40.7 mi · 46 min
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Continue straight
76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
62.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Continue straight
34.1 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Cheyenne
75.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 Business, US 85 South: Central Avenue, Warren Gate 5
1363 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West 24th Street
122 m · 11 sec · West 24th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 24th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ethete and Cheyenne.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Rendezvous Road
Continue straight
76.9 mi · 01h 27m
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 Cloudy leaving Ethete and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheyenne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ethete to Cheyenne?
The road trip is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Glenrock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161 miles from Ethete and 127.8 miles from Cheyenne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 6:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.67 one way or $79.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ethete and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheyenne.
Stop Ideas Near Glenrock
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 Glenrock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ethete and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 240.87 mi (387.65 km).
#1 Ethete
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,553 |
| Coordinates | 43.0249600, -108.7726200 |
| Altitude | 1632 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheyenne
The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.
| Population | 64,742 |
| Coordinates | 41.1399800, -104.8202500 |
| Altitude | 1856 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 24th Street (-104.820107, 41.139762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $39.67 | $79.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.11 | $86.23 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $46.35 | $92.71 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $55.15 | $110.30 |
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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