How far is Mountain View, WY from Cheyenne, WY?
The driving distance from Mountain View, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 328.6 miles (528.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287 miles (461.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain View and Cheyenne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain View and Cheyenne.
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Start on West 1st Street
30 m · 10 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto Birch Street
134 m · 21 sec · Birch Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
981 ft · 34 sec · West 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 414 North
5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 414 North
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Take the ramp right
1607 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
318.9 mi · 5 hr 14 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
1601 ft · 18 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Casper
1408 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Missile Drive, Warren Gate 2
929 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Missile Drive
1265 ft · 32 sec · Missile Drive
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Turn left onto West 24th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 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 Mountain View and Cheyenne.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
319 mi · 05h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Mountain View 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 Mountain View to Cheyenne?
The road trip is about 328.6 miles (528.8 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Rawlins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.1 miles from Mountain View and 164.5 miles from Cheyenne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287 miles (461.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 7:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.12 one way or $90.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain View and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cheyenne.
Stop Ideas Near Rawlins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tully Park
City Of Rawlins Public Works Department
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rawlins.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain View and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 287.02 mi (461.91 km).
#1 Mountain View
Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.2688400, -110.3398800 |
| Altitude | 2074 |
| 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: 529 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $45.12 | $90.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $49.04 | $98.07 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $52.72 | $105.45 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $62.73 | $125.45 |
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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