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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.88 mi
04h 25m
Flight
226.81 mi
365.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.81 mi
Kilometers
365.01 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.88 mi
Kilometers
426.28 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheyenne
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM MDT
Return by in Sundance
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sundance
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Cheyenne
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sundance
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Manville
WY

Town of the United States

From Sundance
141.6 mi
02h 12m
To Cheyenne
123.2 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 26 mph W
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph WNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Cleveland Street

    50 m · 5 sec · East Cleveland Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    1316 ft · 26 sec · South 6th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 585

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 585

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 585

    17 mi · 20 min · State Highway 585

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 585

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Highway 585

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 85

    96.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min · US Highway 85

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    882 ft · 25 sec · West 8th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 20

    23.3 mi · 25 min · US Highway 20

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 18/20

    18.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 18/20

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    113.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 Business, US 85 South: Central Avenue, Warren Gate 5

    1363 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 24th Street

    122 m · 11 sec · West 24th Street

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 18/20
132 mi · 50%
US Highway 85
96.5 mi · 36%
US Highway 20
23.3 mi · 9%
State Highway 585
17 mi · 6%
Highway 585
10.7 mi · 4%
Central Avenue
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
226.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manville
02h 12m from Sundance
Leave By
8:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manville.

BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

62 mi away
628 East Richards St.
BUS

Wheatland, Wyoming

86 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sundance and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 226.81 mi (365.01 km).

Sundance

#1 Sundance

Town in Crook County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,296
Coordinates44.4063700, -104.3757800
Altitude1444
CountryUnited States
Cheyenne

#2 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

Population64,742
Coordinates41.1399800, -104.8202500
Altitude1856
CountryUnited States
Start: East Cleveland Street (-104.375627, 44.40617)
End: West 24th Street (-104.820107, 41.139762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.38 L · about $36.40
Round trip
$72.80
18.7 gal · 70.76 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sundance and Cheyenne. The current time is 00:20:13.

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.