How far is Fort Washakie, WY from Cheyenne, WY?
The driving distance from Fort Washakie, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Washakie and Cheyenne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washakie and Cheyenne.
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Start on 2nd Street
46 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Norkok Street
812 ft · 37 sec · Norkok Street
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Turn right
24.4 mi · 34 min
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Turn left
72.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Turn right
42.4 mi · 48 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cedar Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Cedar Street
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Take the exit straight
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
143 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
1601 ft · 18 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Casper
1408 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Missile Drive, Warren Gate 2
929 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Missile Drive
1265 ft · 32 sec · Missile Drive
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Turn left onto West 24th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 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 Fort Washakie and Cheyenne.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
143 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Washakie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Cheyenne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Washakie to Cheyenne?
The road trip is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Sinclair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.1 miles from Fort Washakie and 144.3 miles from Cheyenne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.63 one way or $79.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Washakie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Cheyenne.
Stop Ideas Near Sinclair
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tully Park
City Of Rawlins Public Works Department
City Hall
Key Club Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sinclair.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Washakie and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 244.97 mi (394.24 km).
#1 Fort Washakie
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,759 |
| Coordinates | 43.0063500, -108.8823500 |
| Altitude | 1698 |
| 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: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 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 35m |
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 | $39.63 | $79.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.07 | $86.14 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $46.31 | $92.62 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $55.09 | $110.19 |
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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