How far is Sheridan, WY from Sundance, WY?

The driving distance from Sheridan, WY to Sundance, WY is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
164.29 mi
02h 47m
Flight
129.77 mi
208.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.77 mi
Kilometers
208.85 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.29 mi
Kilometers
264.4 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sundance
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM MDT
Return by in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-04-23T01:36
Arrive Sundance
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Gillette
WY

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

From Sheridan
82 mi
01h 23m
To Sundance
82.3 mi
01h 23m

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
42°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 26 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    160.3 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto US Highway 14

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 14

  9. 9

    Continue on South West Street

    2644 ft · 45 sec · South West Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Cleveland Street

    1834 ft · 31 sec · East Cleveland Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Cleveland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Brundage Lane
161 mi · 98%
Coffeen Avenue
1.75 mi · 1%
US Highway 14
0.71 mi
South West Street
0.5 mi
East Cleveland Street
0.35 mi
South Main Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

East Brundage Lane

Take the ramp right

160 mi · 02h 41m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
129.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gillette
01h 23m from Sheridan
Leave By
12:56 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 near Sundance.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Gillette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Sheridan and 82.3 miles from Sundance.

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

The direct path is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 12:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.58 one way or $45.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 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 near Sundance.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Sundance. Straight-line distance: 129.77 mi (208.85 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Sundance

Town in Crook County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,296
Coordinates44.4063700, -104.3757800
Altitude1444
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheridan (-106.95618, 44.79719)
End: Sundance (-104.37578, 44.40637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.95 L · about $22.58
Round trip
$45.16
11.6 gal · 43.9 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.58 $45.16
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.54 $49.08
Premium $4.55 $26.38 $52.77
Diesel $5.41 $31.39 $62.78

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 Sundance. The current time is 01:36:29.

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.