How far is Moorcroft, WY from Cheyenne, WY?
The driving distance from Moorcroft, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 271.2 miles (436.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Flight Distance
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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 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Converse County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Likely
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moorcroft and Cheyenne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moorcroft and Cheyenne.
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Start on South Yellowstone Avenue
25 m · 8 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue
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Turn left onto East Converse Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Converse Street
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Take the ramp left
24 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Garner Lake Road
1954 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto North Garner Lake Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Garner Lake Road
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Turn left onto South Douglas Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway
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Continue on State Highway 59 South
106.6 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 59 South
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Turn left onto Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
2240 ft · 45 sec · Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
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Turn straight onto North 4th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Richards Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Richards Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 25, US 20, US 26, US 87
116 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25, US 20, US 26, US 87
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
34.1 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Cheyenne
75.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 Business, US 85 South: Central Avenue, Warren Gate 5
1363 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West 24th Street
122 m · 11 sec · West 24th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 24th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moorcroft and Cheyenne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 59 South
Continue on State Highway 59 South
107 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Moorcroft and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cheyenne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moorcroft to Cheyenne?
The road trip is about 271.2 miles (436.5 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.1 miles from Moorcroft and 137.1 miles from Cheyenne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 8:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.26 one way or $74.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Moorcroft and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cheyenne.
Stop Ideas Near Douglas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Douglas City Hall Historic
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Douglas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moorcroft and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 215.9 mi (347.46 km).
#1 Moorcroft
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,084 |
| Coordinates | 44.2633100, -104.9502500 |
| Altitude | 1288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheyenne
The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.
| Population | 64,742 |
| Coordinates | 41.1399800, -104.8202500 |
| Altitude | 1856 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 24th Street (-104.820107, 41.139762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $37.26 | $74.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.49 | $80.98 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.53 | $87.07 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $51.79 | $103.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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