How far is Mills, WY from Cheyenne, WY?

The driving distance from Mills, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
180.88 mi
02h 41m
Flight
141.78 mi
228.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.78 mi
Kilometers
228.18 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.88 mi
Kilometers
291.1 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheyenne
Thu, Apr 16, 2:43 AM MDT
Return by in Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 5:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mills
2026-04-16T00:02
Arrive Cheyenne
Thu, Apr 16, 2:43 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mills
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
Glendo
WY

Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States

From Mills
90.3 mi
01h 20m
To Cheyenne
90.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 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 Mills and Cheyenne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    1654 ft · 46 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Van Horn Avenue

    1051 ft · 32 sec · Van Horn Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

    2236 ft · 38 sec · West Yellowstone Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Poplar Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1023 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Cheyenne

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    1363 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 24th Street

    122 m · 11 sec · West 24th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 24th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Poplar Street
176 mi · 97%
Central Avenue
2.38 mi · 1%
West 1st Street
0.97 mi · 1%
West Yellowstone Highway
0.42 mi
1st Street
0.31 mi
I 25 Business
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

North Poplar Street

Continue on Cheyenne

75.6 mi · 01h 11m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
141.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendo
01h 20m from Mills
Leave By
1:08 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mills 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 Mills to Cheyenne?

The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Glendo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Mills and 90.5 miles from Cheyenne.

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

The direct path is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 1:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mills and Mostly Sunny near Cheyenne.

Stop Ideas Near Glendo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glendo, 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 Glendo.

BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

40 mi away
628 East Richards St.
BUS

Wheatland, Wyoming

51 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway
BUS

Casper, Wyoming

113 mi away
123 West E St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mills and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 141.78 mi (228.18 km).

Mills

#1 Mills

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population4,077
Coordinates42.8405200, -106.3658600
Altitude1562
CountryUnited States
Cheyenne

#2 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

Population64,742
Coordinates41.1399800, -104.8202500
Altitude1856
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-106.365831, 42.8405)
End: West 24th Street (-104.820107, 41.139762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.38 gal
24.16 L · about $24.84
Round trip
$49.67
12.76 gal · 48.32 L
Estimated CO2
56.7 kg one way
Round trip: 113.4 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $24.84 $49.67
Mid-grade $4.23 $26.99 $53.99
Premium $4.55 $29.02 $58.05
Diesel $5.41 $34.53 $69.06

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 Mills and Cheyenne. The current time is 00:02:09.

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.