How far is Sundance, WY from Cheyenne, WY?
The driving distance from Sundance, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.8 miles (365 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sundance and Cheyenne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sundance and Cheyenne.
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Start on East Cleveland Street
50 m · 5 sec · East Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
1316 ft · 26 sec · South 6th Street
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Continue on Highway 585
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 585
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Continue on State Highway 585
17 mi · 20 min · State Highway 585
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Continue on Highway 585
9.7 mi · 11 min · Highway 585
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 85
96.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min · US Highway 85
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
882 ft · 25 sec · West 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 20
23.3 mi · 25 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on US Highway 18/20
18.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 18/20
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Take the exit left
113.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 Business, US 85 South: Central Avenue, Warren Gate 5
1363 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West 24th Street
122 m · 11 sec · West 24th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 24th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sundance and Cheyenne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 18/20
Take the exit left
113 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Sundance and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cheyenne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sundance to Cheyenne?
The road trip is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Manville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.6 miles from Sundance and 123.2 miles from Cheyenne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.8 miles (365 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.40 one way or $72.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Sundance and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cheyenne.
Stop Ideas Near Manville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sundance and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 226.81 mi (365.01 km).
#1 Sundance
Town in Crook County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,296 |
| Coordinates | 44.4063700, -104.3757800 |
| Altitude | 1444 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheyenne
The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.
| Population | 64,742 |
| Coordinates | 41.1399800, -104.8202500 |
| Altitude | 1856 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 24th Street (-104.820107, 41.139762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $36.40 | $72.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $39.56 | $79.12 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $42.53 | $85.07 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $50.60 | $101.20 |
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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