How far is South Park, WY from Cheyenne, WY?

The driving distance from South Park, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 428.7 miles (690 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 343.6 miles (552.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
428.72 mi
06h 42m
Flight
343.52 mi
552.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
343.52 mi
Kilometers
552.85 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
428.72 mi
Kilometers
689.96 km
Drive Time
06h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheyenne
Wed, Jun 10, 3:51 PM MDT
Return by in South Park
Wed, Jun 10, 10:33 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Park
2026-06-10T09:09
Arrive Cheyenne
Wed, Jun 10, 3:51 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:12 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Park
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Wamsutter
WY

Town of the United States

From South Park
214.1 mi
03h 21m
To Cheyenne
214.6 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
33°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 1:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SSW
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Park and Cheyenne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Park and Cheyenne.

  1. 1

    Start on Melody Creek Lane

    1.1 km · 3 min · Melody Creek Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Park Loop Road

    2993 ft · 1 min · South Park Loop Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Highway 89

    7.5 mi · 10 min · South Highway 89

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    162.2 mi · 3 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    253.9 mi · 4 hr 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    1601 ft · 18 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

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

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Missile Drive, Warren Gate 2

    929 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Missile Drive

    1265 ft · 32 sec · Missile Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 24th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 24th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 24th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Park and Cheyenne.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
256 mi · 60%
South Highway 89
170 mi · 40%
West 24th Street
0.89 mi
Melody Creek Lane
0.7 mi
South Park Loop Road
0.57 mi
Missile Drive
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

254 mi · 04h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.1 mi
343.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wamsutter
03h 21m from South Park
Leave By
10:36 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving South Park and Mostly Clear near Cheyenne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Park to Cheyenne?

The road trip is about 428.7 miles (690 km) and usually takes 06h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.1 miles from South Park and 214.6 miles from Cheyenne.

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

The direct path is about 343.6 miles (552.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.1 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.90 one way or $117.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Park and Mostly Clear near Cheyenne.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Park and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 343.52 mi (552.85 km).

South Park

#1 South Park

Census-designated place in Teton County, Wyoming

Population1,731
Coordinates43.4221500, -110.7932600
Altitude1846
CountryUnited States
Cheyenne

#2 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

Population64,742
Coordinates41.1399800, -104.8202500
Altitude1856
CountryUnited States
Start: Melody Creek Lane (-110.791774, 43.421005)
End: West 24th Street (-104.820107, 41.139762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 690 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.13 gal
57.27 L · about $58.90
Round trip
$117.80
30.26 gal · 114.54 L
Estimated CO2
134.5 kg one way
Round trip: 268.9 kg / 593 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $58.90 $117.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $64.02 $128.03
Premium $4.55 $68.83 $137.65
Diesel $5.41 $81.88 $163.77

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between South Park and Cheyenne. The current time is 09:09:46.

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.