How far is Sheridan, WY from Ranchester, WY?
The driving distance from Sheridan, WY to Ranchester, WY is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Town in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan and Ranchester.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dayton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheridan and Ranchester.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Main Street
Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheridan to Ranchester?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Sheridan and 8 miles from Ranchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Ranchester. Straight-line distance: 12.75 mi (20.52 km).
#1 Sheridan
City in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 18,095 |
| Coordinates | 44.7971900, -106.9561800 |
| Altitude | 1141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ranchester
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,082 |
| Coordinates | 44.9088600, -107.1634100 |
| Altitude | 1147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ranchester (-107.16341, 44.90886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
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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