How far is Sheridan, WY from Lovell, WY?

The driving distance from Sheridan, WY to Lovell, WY is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.74 mi
02h 11m
Flight
70.31 mi
113.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.31 mi
Kilometers
113.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.74 mi
Kilometers
160.52 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lovell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM MDT
Return by in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-04-23T03:06
Arrive Lovell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
49.8 mi
01h 06m
To Lovell
50 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
28 to 40 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 33 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.8 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Medicine Wheel Passage

    52.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Medicine Wheel Passage

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    3219 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    154 m · 20 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Medicine Wheel Passage
52.1 mi · 52%
North Main Street
14.6 mi · 15%
East Main Street
0.71 mi · 1%
US 14 West
0.43 mi
West Loucks Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Medicine Wheel Passage

Turn right onto Medicine Wheel Passage

52.1 mi · 01h 10m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
01h 06m from Sheridan
Leave By
2:06 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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 49.8 miles from Sheridan and 50 miles from Lovell.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.70 one way or $27.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Lovell. Straight-line distance: 70.31 mi (113.15 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Lovell

Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

Population2,327
Coordinates44.8374500, -108.3895600
Altitude1168
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheridan (-106.95618, 44.79719)
End: Lovell (-108.38956, 44.83745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.32 L · about $13.70
Round trip
$27.41
7.04 gal · 26.64 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.70 $27.41
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.89 $29.79
Premium $4.55 $16.01 $32.02
Diesel $5.41 $19.05 $38.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheridan and Lovell. The current time is 03:06:19.

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.