How far is Sheridan, WY from Arapahoe, WY?
The driving distance from Sheridan, WY to Arapahoe, WY is about 227.4 miles (366 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148 miles (238.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheridan and Arapahoe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan and Arapahoe.
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Start on West Loucks Street
24 m · 9 sec · West Loucks Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1968 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Ranchester-Dayton, Greybull-Lovell, Yellowstone-Teton National Parks
2282 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
79 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
37.5 mi · 42 min · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Russell Avenue
606 ft · 17 sec · Russell Avenue
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Continue on North Railway Avenue
2336 ft · 1 min · North Railway Avenue
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Turn right onto West Big Horn Avenue
32.4 mi · 39 min · West Big Horn Avenue
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Continue on North 6th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Shoshoni Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Shoshoni Street
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Continue straight
31 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
18.2 mi · 21 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Rendezvous Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Rendezvous Road
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Continue on Rendezvous Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Rendezvous Road
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Turn right onto Left Hand Ditch Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Left Hand Ditch Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Left Hand Ditch Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheridan and Arapahoe.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
79 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Sheridan and Chance Rain Showers then Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Arapahoe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheridan to Arapahoe?
The road trip is about 227.4 miles (366 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Manderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Sheridan and 113.8 miles from Arapahoe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148 miles (238.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.4 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 7:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.22 one way or $62.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Sheridan and Chance Rain Showers then Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Arapahoe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Arapahoe. Straight-line distance: 148.01 mi (238.2 km).
#1 Sheridan
City in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 18,095 |
| Coordinates | 44.7971900, -106.9561800 |
| Altitude | 1141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arapahoe
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,656 |
| Coordinates | 42.9621800, -108.4898300 |
| Altitude | 1526 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arapahoe (-108.48983, 42.96218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $31.22 | $62.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $33.93 | $67.87 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $36.48 | $72.97 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $43.40 | $86.81 |
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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