How far is Sheridan, WY from Newcastle, WY?
The driving distance from Sheridan, WY to Newcastle, WY is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheridan and Newcastle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan and Newcastle.
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Start on West Loucks Street
24 m · 6 sec · West Loucks Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
654 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Burkitt Street
51 m · 3 sec · East Burkitt Street
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Continue on Coffeen Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Avenue
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Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
1370 ft · 27 sec · East Brundage Lane
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Take the ramp right
129.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
801 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto I-90 Access Road
1014 ft · 22 sec · I-90 Access Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Converse Street
1802 ft · 31 sec · East Converse Street
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Continue on US Highway 16
45.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US Highway 16
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Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheridan and Newcastle.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Brundage Lane
Take the ramp right
129 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Sheridan and Partly Sunny near Newcastle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheridan to Newcastle?
The road trip is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Gillette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Sheridan and 90 miles from Newcastle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 10:12 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheridan and Partly Sunny near Newcastle.
Stop Ideas Near Gillette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Gillette Utilities Department
City of Gillette
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gillette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Newcastle. Straight-line distance: 150.76 mi (242.63 km).
#1 Sheridan
City in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 18,095 |
| Coordinates | 44.7971900, -106.9561800 |
| Altitude | 1141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newcastle
City in Weston County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 3,314 |
| Coordinates | 43.8547000, -104.2049400 |
| Altitude | 1319 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newcastle (-104.20494, 43.8547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $4.56 | $28.89 | $57.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $30.82 | $61.64 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $32.71 | $65.43 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $39.40 | $78.81 |
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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