How far is Sheridan, WY from Basin, WY?

The driving distance from Sheridan, WY to Basin, WY is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.78 mi
02h 13m
Flight
60.58 mi
97.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.58 mi
Kilometers
97.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.78 mi
Kilometers
163.8 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Basin
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 AM MDT
Return by in Sheridan
Sat, Apr 18, 10:03 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-04-18T05:35
Arrive Basin
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheridan
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Dayton
WY

Town in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States

From Sheridan
50.8 mi
01h 06m
To Basin
51 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan and Basin.

  1. 1

    Start on West Loucks Street

    24 m · 9 sec · West Loucks Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1968 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Ranchester-Dayton, Greybull-Lovell, Yellowstone-Teton National Parks

    2282 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    79 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    7.7 mi · 10 min · South 6th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
14.6 mi · 14%
South 6th Street
7.71 mi · 8%
US 14 West
0.43 mi
West Loucks Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

79 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
01h 06m from Sheridan
Leave By
2:02 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sheridan and Sunny near Basin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sheridan to Basin?

The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Sheridan and 51 miles from Basin.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sheridan and Sunny near Basin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Basin. Straight-line distance: 60.58 mi (97.49 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

Population18,095
Coordinates44.7971900, -106.9561800
Altitude1141
CountryUnited States
Basin

#2 Basin

Town and county seat of Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,257
Coordinates44.3799600, -108.0389900
Altitude1182
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheridan (-106.95618, 44.79719)
End: Basin (-108.03899, 44.37996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.6 L · about $13.98
Round trip
$27.95
7.18 gal · 27.2 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.98 $27.95
Mid-grade $4.23 $15.19 $30.38
Premium $4.55 $16.33 $32.66
Diesel $5.41 $19.43 $38.86

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 Sheridan and Basin. The current time is 05:35:58.

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.