How far is Pinedale, WY from Cheyenne, WY?

The driving distance from Pinedale, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 356.1 miles (573.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284.9 miles (458.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
356.1 mi
05h 23m
Flight
284.92 mi
458.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.92 mi
Kilometers
458.53 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.1 mi
Kilometers
573.09 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheyenne
Sat, Apr 18, 11:52 AM MDT
Return by in Pinedale
Sat, Apr 18, 5:15 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinedale
2026-04-18T06:29
Arrive Cheyenne
Sat, Apr 18, 11:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:14 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinedale
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wamsutter
WY

Town of the United States

From Pinedale
177.8 mi
02h 41m
To Cheyenne
178.3 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pinedale and Cheyenne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 191

    1995 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 191

  3. 3

    Continue on United States Highway 191

    10.6 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 191

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 191

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · US Highway 191

  5. 5

    Continue on Elk Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Elk Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    253.9 mi · 4 hr 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    1601 ft · 18 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Casper

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Missile Drive, Warren Gate 2

    929 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Missile Drive

    1265 ft · 32 sec · Missile Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 24th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 24th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 24th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
256 mi · 72%
US Highway 191
85.9 mi · 24%
United States Highway 191
10.6 mi · 3%
Elk Street
1.54 mi
West 24th Street
0.89 mi
East Pine Street
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

254 mi · 04h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.2 mi
284.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wamsutter
02h 41m from Pinedale
Leave By
6:14 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pinedale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Cheyenne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pinedale to Cheyenne?

The road trip is about 356.1 miles (573.1 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.8 miles from Pinedale and 178.3 miles from Cheyenne.

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

The direct path is about 284.9 miles (458.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.2 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 6:14 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.94 one way or $97.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pinedale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Cheyenne.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinedale and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 284.92 mi (458.53 km).

Pinedale

#1 Pinedale

Town in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,875
Coordinates42.8666100, -109.8609900
Altitude2189
CountryUnited States
Cheyenne

#2 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

Population64,742
Coordinates41.1399800, -104.8202500
Altitude1856
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pine Street (-109.86099, 42.866619)
End: West 24th Street (-104.820107, 41.139762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 573 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.57 gal
47.57 L · about $48.94
Round trip
$97.87
25.14 gal · 95.14 L
Estimated CO2
111.7 kg one way
Round trip: 223.4 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $48.94 $97.87
Mid-grade $4.23 $53.18 $106.37
Premium $4.55 $57.18 $114.36
Diesel $5.41 $68.03 $136.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinedale and Cheyenne. The current time is 06:29:27.

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.