How far is Sheridan, WY from Fort Washakie, WY?
The driving distance from Sheridan, WY to Fort Washakie, WY is about 250.7 miles (403.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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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City in Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheridan and Fort Washakie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan and Fort Washakie.
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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 17 Mile Road
17.9 mi · 21 min · 17 Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Sky Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Blue Sky Highway
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Turn left onto Ethete Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Ethete Road
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Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Fork Road
137 m · 20 sec · North Fork Road
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Turn right onto Black Coal Drive
1015 ft · 46 sec · Black Coal Drive
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
8 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheridan and Fort Washakie.
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
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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 And Snow Showers then Isolated T-storms near Fort Washakie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheridan to Fort Washakie?
The road trip is about 250.7 miles (403.4 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Worland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Sheridan and 125.5 miles from Fort Washakie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.45 one way or $68.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Sheridan and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Isolated T-storms near Fort Washakie.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Fort Washakie. Straight-line distance: 156.53 mi (251.91 km).
#1 Sheridan
City in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 18,095 |
| Coordinates | 44.7971900, -106.9561800 |
| Altitude | 1141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Washakie
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,759 |
| Coordinates | 43.0063500, -108.8823500 |
| Altitude | 1698 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Washakie (-108.88235, 43.00635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $34.45 | $68.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $37.44 | $74.89 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $40.26 | $80.52 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $47.90 | $95.79 |
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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