How far is Sheridan, WY from Upton, WY?

The driving distance from Sheridan, WY to Upton, WY is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.43 mi
02h 42m
Flight
124.53 mi
200.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.53 mi
Kilometers
200.41 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.43 mi
Kilometers
243.71 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM MDT
Return by in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Upton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
75.6 mi
01h 21m
To Upton
75.9 mi
01h 21m

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
47°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 36 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    129.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    801 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto I-90 Access Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec · I-90 Access Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Converse Street

    1802 ft · 31 sec · East Converse Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 16

    19.3 mi · 29 min · US Highway 16

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ash Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Ash Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Brundage Lane
130 mi · 86%
US Highway 16
19.3 mi · 13%
Coffeen Avenue
1.75 mi · 1%
East Converse Street
0.34 mi
I-90 Access Road
0.19 mi
South Main Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gillette
01h 21m from Sheridan
Leave By
1:04 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 Likely near Upton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 75.6 miles from Sheridan and 75.9 miles from Upton.

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

The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.79 one way or $41.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 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 Likely near Upton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Upton. Straight-line distance: 124.53 mi (200.41 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Upton

Town in Weston County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,032
Coordinates44.0997000, -104.6280200
Altitude1292
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheridan (-106.95618, 44.79719)
End: Upton (-104.62802, 44.0997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.23 L · about $20.79
Round trip
$41.58
10.68 gal · 40.46 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.79 $41.58
Mid-grade $4.23 $22.59 $45.19
Premium $4.55 $24.29 $48.58
Diesel $5.41 $28.90 $57.80

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 Upton. The current time is 00:34:12.

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.