How far is Sheridan County, WY from Buffalo, WY?

The driving distance from Sheridan County, WY to Buffalo, WY is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.89 mi
00h 43m
Flight
31.79 mi
51.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.79 mi
Kilometers
51.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.89 mi
Kilometers
57.76 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Oct 15, 12:32 PM MDT
Return by in Sheridan County
Thu, Oct 15, 1:16 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan County
2026-10-15T11:49
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Oct 15, 12:32 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sheridan County
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Sheridan
WY

City in Wyoming, United States

From Sheridan County
18 mi
00h 21m
To Buffalo
18 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 28 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM MDT
Wind
29 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sheridan County and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan County and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    905 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Peno Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Peno Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Ridge Road

    808 ft · 37 sec · East Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    30.8 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business East, I 25 Business South: Buffalo

    1856 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheridan County and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Ridge Road
31 mi · 86%
North Main Street
1.87 mi · 5%
Peno Road
1.07 mi · 3%
I 90 Business East
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Ridge Road

Take the ramp left

30.8 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
00h 21m from Sheridan County
Leave By
7:04 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sheridan County and Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sheridan County to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Sheridan County and 18 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sheridan County and Sunny near Buffalo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan County and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 31.79 mi (51.16 km).

Sheridan County

#1 Sheridan County

County in Wyoming, United States

Population30,863
Coordinates44.7900400, -106.8794800
Altitude1250
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

City in and county seat of Johnson County, Wyoming, United States

Population4,659
Coordinates44.3483100, -106.6989400
Altitude1416
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheridan County (-106.87948, 44.79004)
End: Buffalo (-106.69894, 44.34831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.38
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.48 $5.69 $11.38
Mid-grade $4.74 $6.02 $12.04
Premium $5.07 $6.44 $12.88
Diesel $6.21 $7.89 $15.77

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheridan County and Buffalo. The current time is 11:49:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.