How far is Sheridan, WY from Ranchettes, WY?

The driving distance from Sheridan, WY to Ranchettes, WY is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.4 miles (435.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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
320.74 mi
05h 16m
Flight
270.36 mi
435.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.36 mi
Kilometers
435.11 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.74 mi
Kilometers
516.18 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ranchettes
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM MDT
Return by in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-04-23T01:26
Arrive Ranchettes
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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
6:26 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

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
Glenrock
WY

Town in Converse County, Wyoming, United States

From Sheridan
160.3 mi
02h 38m
To Ranchettes
160.4 mi
02h 38m

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
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
30 to 40 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Loucks Street

    24 m · 6 sec · West Loucks Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    654 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Burkitt Street

    51 m · 3 sec · East Burkitt Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Coffeen Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Brundage Lane

    1370 ft · 27 sec · East Brundage Lane

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    31.2 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper

    284.6 mi · 4 hr 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85 North, WY 211: Torrington, Horse Creek Road

    1202 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Horse Creek Road

    2900 ft · 60 sec · Horse Creek Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Iron Mountain Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Iron Mountain Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iron Mountain Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
285 mi · 89%
East Brundage Lane
31.5 mi · 10%
Iron Mountain Road
1.98 mi · 1%
Coffeen Avenue
1.75 mi · 1%
Horse Creek Road
0.55 mi
US 85 North
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper

285 mi · 04h 35m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.4 mi
270.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenrock
02h 38m from Sheridan
Leave By
6:26 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Sheridan and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ranchettes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Glenrock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from Sheridan and 160.4 miles from Ranchettes.

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

The direct path is about 270.4 miles (435.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.07 one way or $88.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.6 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ranchettes.

Stop Ideas Near Glenrock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glenrock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glenrock.

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Casper, Wyoming

37 mi away
123 West E St.
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Douglas, Wyoming

42 mi away
628 East Richards St.
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Wheatland, Wyoming

117 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Ranchettes. Straight-line distance: 270.36 mi (435.11 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Ranchettes

Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming

Population5,798
Coordinates41.2185900, -104.7902500
Altitude1890
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheridan (-106.95618, 44.79719)
End: Ranchettes (-104.79025, 41.21859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.32 gal
42.84 L · about $44.07
Round trip
$88.14
22.64 gal · 85.68 L
Estimated CO2
100.6 kg one way
Round trip: 201.2 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $44.07 $88.14
Mid-grade $4.23 $47.89 $95.79
Premium $4.55 $51.49 $102.99
Diesel $5.41 $61.26 $122.53

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 Ranchettes. The current time is 01:26:01.

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.