How far is Green River, WY from Cheyenne, WY?

The driving distance from Green River, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 272 miles (437.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.5 miles (390.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.03 mi
03h 55m
Flight
242.5 mi
390.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.5 mi
Kilometers
390.26 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.03 mi
Kilometers
437.79 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheyenne
Thu, Apr 16, 9:43 AM MDT
Return by in Green River
Thu, Apr 16, 1:39 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green River
2026-04-16T05:47
Arrive Cheyenne
Thu, Apr 16, 9:43 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green River
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sinclair
WY

Town of the United States

From Green River
135.8 mi
01h 57m
To Cheyenne
136.1 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph WSW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Green River and Cheyenne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green River and Cheyenne.

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st East

    11 m · 7 sec · North 1st East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Flaming Gorge Way

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Flaming Gorge Way

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, US 30 East: Rock Springs

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    267.1 mi · 4 hr 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    1601 ft · 18 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Casper

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Missile Drive, Warren Gate 2

    929 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Missile Drive

    1265 ft · 32 sec · Missile Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 24th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 24th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 24th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green River and Cheyenne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
269 mi · 99%
East Flaming Gorge Way
1.06 mi
West 24th Street
0.89 mi
I 80 East
0.67 mi
Missile Drive
0.42 mi
Purple Heart Trail
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

267 mi · 04h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
242.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sinclair
01h 57m from Green River
Leave By
9:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Green River and Mostly Sunny near Cheyenne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Green River to Cheyenne?

The road trip is about 272 miles (437.8 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 135.8 miles from Green River and 136.1 miles from Cheyenne.

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

The direct path is about 242.5 miles (390.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 9:08 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.37 one way or $74.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms around Green River and Mostly Sunny near Cheyenne.

Stop Ideas Near Sinclair

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sinclair and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tully Park
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Tully Park

Rawlins , WY
El Rancho Dr & W Elm St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 4.3/5 70 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

City Of Rawlins Public Works Department

Rawlins , WY
915 3rd St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City government office
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall

Rawlins , WY
521 W Cedar St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Corporate office
Key Club Park
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Key Club Park

Rawlins , WY
800 Colorado St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 3.6/5 30 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sinclair.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 242.5 mi (390.26 km).

Green River

#1 Green River

River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River

Population11,788
Coordinates41.5285800, -109.4662500
Altitude1864
CountryUnited States
Cheyenne

#2 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

Population64,742
Coordinates41.1399800, -104.8202500
Altitude1856
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)
End: West 24th Street (-104.820107, 41.139762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.6 gal
36.34 L · about $37.37
Round trip
$74.75
19.2 gal · 72.68 L
Estimated CO2
85.3 kg one way
Round trip: 170.6 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $37.37 $74.75
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.62 $81.24
Premium $4.55 $43.67 $87.34
Diesel $5.41 $51.96 $103.91

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Green River and Cheyenne. The current time is 05:47:55.

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.