How far is Sheridan, WY from Ethete, WY?

The driving distance from Sheridan, WY to Ethete, WY is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
243.92 mi
05h 02m
Flight
152.2 mi
244.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.2 mi
Kilometers
244.95 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.92 mi
Kilometers
392.55 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ethete
Thu, Apr 16, 11:04 AM MDT
Return by in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 16, 4:07 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-04-16T06:02
Arrive Ethete
Thu, Apr 16, 11:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:54 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheridan
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Manderson
WY

Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

From Sheridan
121.9 mi
02h 31m
To Ethete
122 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.5 mi · 42 min · South 6th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Russell Avenue

    606 ft · 17 sec · Russell Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North Railway Avenue

    2336 ft · 1 min · North Railway Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Big Horn Avenue

    32.4 mi · 39 min · West Big Horn Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 6th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Shoshoni Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Shoshoni Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    18.2 mi · 21 min · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rendezvous Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Rendezvous Road

  17. 17

    Continue on 17 Mile Road

    17.9 mi · 21 min · 17 Mile Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Sky Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Blue Sky Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Saint Michael Circle

    71 m · 11 sec · Saint Michael Circle

  20. 20

    Continue on Saint Michael Circle

    134 m · 19 sec · Saint Michael Circle

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Michael Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 6th Street
37.5 mi · 15%
West Big Horn Avenue
32.4 mi · 13%
Shoshoni Street
31.9 mi · 13%
West 2nd Street
23.8 mi · 10%
17 Mile Road
17.9 mi · 7%
North Main Street
14.6 mi · 6%
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 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.

Drive Time
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.7 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manderson
02h 31m from Sheridan
Leave By
6:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Sheridan and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Ethete.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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 121.9 miles from Sheridan and 122 miles from Ethete.

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

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.7 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 6:54 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.52 one way or $67.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Sheridan and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Ethete.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Ethete. Straight-line distance: 152.2 mi (244.95 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Ethete

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

Population1,553
Coordinates43.0249600, -108.7726200
Altitude1632
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheridan (-106.95618, 44.79719)
End: Ethete (-108.77262, 43.02496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.61 gal
32.58 L · about $33.52
Round trip
$67.04
17.22 gal · 65.16 L
Estimated CO2
76.5 kg one way
Round trip: 153 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $33.52 $67.04
Mid-grade $4.23 $36.43 $72.86
Premium $4.55 $39.17 $78.33
Diesel $5.41 $46.60 $93.19

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheridan and Ethete. The current time is 06:02:12.

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.