How far is Sheridan, WY from Thermopolis, WY?
The driving distance from Sheridan, WY to Thermopolis, WY is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheridan and Thermopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan and Thermopolis.
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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
79 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
37.5 mi · 42 min · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Russell Avenue
606 ft · 17 sec · Russell Avenue
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Continue on North Railway Avenue
2336 ft · 1 min · North Railway Avenue
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Turn right onto West Big Horn Avenue
32.4 mi · 39 min · West Big Horn Avenue
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Continue on North 6th Street
1608 ft · 49 sec · North 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheridan and Thermopolis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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79 mi · 01h 44m
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.
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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 Thermopolis?
The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Greybull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Sheridan and 82.5 miles from Thermopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.8 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 10:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 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 Thermopolis. Straight-line distance: 100.95 mi (162.47 km).
#1 Sheridan
City in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 18,095 |
| Coordinates | 44.7971900, -106.9561800 |
| Altitude | 1141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thermopolis
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,770 |
| Coordinates | 43.6460700, -108.2120400 |
| Altitude | 1320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thermopolis (-108.21204, 43.64607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $22.66 | $45.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $24.62 | $49.25 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $26.48 | $52.95 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $31.50 | $63.00 |
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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