How far is Mills, WY from Sheridan, WY?

The driving distance from Mills, WY to Sheridan, WY is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
148.22 mi
02h 22m
Flight
138.36 mi
222.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.36 mi
Kilometers
222.67 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.22 mi
Kilometers
238.54 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM MDT
Return by in Mills
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mills
2026-04-23T06:30
Arrive Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Kaycee
WY

Town of the United States

From Mills
74.1 mi
01h 11m
To Sheridan
74.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
21 to 43 mph W
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 Mills and Sheridan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto West Yellowstone Highway

    75 m · 9 sec · West Yellowstone Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Salt Creek Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Salt Creek Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2894 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest

    1989 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    110.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan

    31.5 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Brundage Lane

    2143 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Brundage Lane

    1798 ft · 36 sec · East Brundage Lane

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Coffeen Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    654 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Loucks Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Loucks Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Loucks Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
111 mi · 75%
I 90 West
31.5 mi · 21%
Salt Creek Highway
2.26 mi · 2%
Coffeen Avenue
1.78 mi · 1%
Brundage Lane
0.41 mi
East Brundage Lane
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 01h 44m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kaycee
01h 11m from Mills
Leave By
1:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Mills 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 Mills to Sheridan?

The road trip is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Kaycee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Mills and 74.2 miles from Sheridan.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 1:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kaycee

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

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

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

98 mi away
123 West E St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mills and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 138.36 mi (222.67 km).

Mills

#1 Mills

Town in Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

Population18,095
Coordinates44.7971900, -106.9561800
Altitude1141
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-106.365831, 42.8405)
End: West Loucks Street (-106.956181, 44.797278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.8 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.72
10.46 gal · 39.6 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.36 $40.72
Mid-grade $4.23 $22.13 $44.26
Premium $4.55 $23.79 $47.58
Diesel $5.41 $28.30 $56.61

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 Mills and Sheridan. The current time is 06:30:41.

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.