How far is Lovell, WY from Sheridan, WY?

The driving distance from Lovell, WY to Sheridan, WY is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.22 mi
02h 13m
Flight
70.31 mi
113.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.31 mi
Kilometers
113.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.22 mi
Kilometers
159.68 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM MDT
Return by in Lovell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lovell
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lovell
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
Dayton
WY

Town in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States

From Lovell
49.6 mi
01h 06m
To Sheridan
49.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 33 mph NNW
Destination
46°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
28 to 40 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lovell and Sheridan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lovell and Sheridan.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2739 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Medicine Wheel Passage

    52.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Medicine Wheel Passage

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    31.7 mi · 40 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2129 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Loucks Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Loucks Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Loucks Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lovell and Sheridan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Medicine Wheel Passage
63.9 mi · 64%
North Main Street
3.19 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.52 mi · 1%
West Loucks Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Medicine Wheel Passage

Turn left onto Medicine Wheel Passage

52.1 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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
01h 06m from Lovell
Leave By
2:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Lovell and Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Sheridan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lovell to Sheridan?

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Lovell and 49.6 miles from Sheridan.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 2:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Lovell and Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Sheridan.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lovell and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 70.31 mi (113.15 km).

Lovell

#1 Lovell

Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

Population2,327
Coordinates44.8374500, -108.3895600
Altitude1168
CountryUnited States
Sheridan

#2 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

Population18,095
Coordinates44.7971900, -106.9561800
Altitude1141
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-108.389561, 44.837502)
End: West Loucks Street (-106.956181, 44.797278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.25 L · about $13.63
Round trip
$27.25
7 gal · 26.5 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.63 $27.25
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.81 $29.62
Premium $4.55 $15.92 $31.84
Diesel $5.41 $18.94 $37.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lovell and Sheridan. The current time is 01:21:07.

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.