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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
7.7 mi · 10 min · South 6th Street
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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.
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 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.
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).
#1 Sheridan
City in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 18,095 |
| Coordinates | 44.7971900, -106.9561800 |
| Altitude | 1141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Basin
Town and county seat of Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,257 |
| Coordinates | 44.3799600, -108.0389900 |
| Altitude | 1182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Basin (-108.03899, 44.37996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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