How far is Guernsey, WY from Cheyenne, WY?

The driving distance from Guernsey, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.42 mi
01h 29m
Flight
78.16 mi
125.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.16 mi
Kilometers
125.79 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.42 mi
Kilometers
156.79 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheyenne
Thu, Apr 16, 12:25 PM MDT
Return by in Guernsey
Thu, Apr 16, 1:55 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guernsey
2026-04-16T10:56
Arrive Cheyenne
Thu, Apr 16, 12:25 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guernsey
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Chugwater
WY

Town of the United States

From Guernsey
48.7 mi
00h 44m
To Cheyenne
48.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guernsey and Cheyenne.

  1. 1

    Start on South Wyoming Avenue

    17 m · 7 sec · South Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Whalen Street

    2588 ft · 1 min · West Whalen Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 26

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 26

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2848 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Cheyenne

    75 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 Business, US 85 South: Central Avenue, Warren Gate 5

    1363 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 24th Street

    122 m · 11 sec · 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 Guernsey 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
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 26
94.1 mi · 97%
Central Avenue
2.38 mi · 2%
West Whalen Street
0.49 mi · 1%
I 25 Business
0.26 mi
West 24th Street
0.08 mi
South Wyoming Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 26

Merge slight right onto Cheyenne

75 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chugwater
00h 44m from Guernsey
Leave By
3:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Guernsey 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 Guernsey to Cheyenne?

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chugwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Guernsey and 48.8 miles from Cheyenne.

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

The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Guernsey and Mostly Sunny near Cheyenne.

Stop Ideas Near Chugwater

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chugwater, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Wheatland, Wyoming

34 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway
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Cheyenne, Wyoming

71 mi away
222 Deming Drive
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

119 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guernsey and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 78.16 mi (125.79 km).

Guernsey

#1 Guernsey

Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States of America

Population1,143
Coordinates42.2696900, -104.7416300
Altitude1327
CountryUnited States
Cheyenne

#2 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

Population64,742
Coordinates41.1399800, -104.8202500
Altitude1856
CountryUnited States
Start: South Wyoming Avenue (-104.741598, 42.26969)
End: West 24th Street (-104.820107, 41.139762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.01 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.78
6.88 gal · 26.02 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.39 $26.78
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.55 $29.11
Premium $4.55 $15.65 $31.30
Diesel $5.41 $18.62 $37.23

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 Guernsey and Cheyenne. The current time is 10:56:03.

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.