How far is Newcastle, WY from Sheridan, WY?
The driving distance from Newcastle, WY to Sheridan, WY is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newcastle and Sheridan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newcastle and Sheridan.
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Start on West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 16
25 mi · 37 min · US Highway 16
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Continue on 2nd Street
20.4 mi · 30 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on East Converse Street
1802 ft · 32 sec · East Converse Street
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Turn right onto I-90 Access Road
1523 ft · 32 sec · I-90 Access Road
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Take the ramp left
930 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
128.8 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Brundage Lane
2143 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
1798 ft · 36 sec · East Brundage Lane
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Turn right onto Coffeen Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
654 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Loucks Street
24 m · 2 sec · West Loucks Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Loucks Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newcastle and Sheridan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-90 Access Road
Merge slight left
129 mi · 02h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newcastle and Mostly Sunny near Sheridan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newcastle to Sheridan?
The road trip is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Gillette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Newcastle and 89.9 miles from Sheridan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 12:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newcastle and Mostly Sunny near Sheridan.
Stop Ideas Near Gillette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Gillette Utilities Department
City of Gillette
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gillette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newcastle and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 150.76 mi (242.63 km).
#1 Newcastle
City in Weston County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 3,314 |
| Coordinates | 43.8547000, -104.2049400 |
| Altitude | 1319 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sheridan
City in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 18,095 |
| Coordinates | 44.7971900, -106.9561800 |
| Altitude | 1141 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Loucks Street (-106.956181, 44.797278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $24.68 | $49.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $26.82 | $53.65 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $28.84 | $57.68 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $34.31 | $68.62 |
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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