How far is Ranchettes, WY from Cheyenne, WY?
The driving distance from Ranchettes, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ranchettes and Cheyenne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ranchettes and Cheyenne.
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Start on Iron Mountain Road
44 m · 9 sec · Iron Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Powderhouse Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Powderhouse Road
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Turn right onto Storey Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Storey Boulevard
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Turn left onto Yellowstone Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Yellowstone Road
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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 Ranchettes and Cheyenne.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Powderhouse Road
Turn left onto Powderhouse Road
3.22 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ranchettes 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 Ranchettes to Cheyenne?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Greeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Ranchettes and 5.1 miles from Cheyenne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ranchettes and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cheyenne.
Stop Ideas Near South Greeley
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ranchettes and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 5.65 mi (9.09 km).
#1 Ranchettes
Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming
| Population | 5,798 |
| Coordinates | 41.2185900, -104.7902500 |
| Altitude | 1890 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
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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