How far is Wheatland, WY from Cheyenne, WY?

The driving distance from Wheatland, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
69.92 mi
01h 04m
Flight
63.53 mi
102.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.53 mi
Kilometers
102.24 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.92 mi
Kilometers
112.53 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheyenne
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM MDT
Return by in Wheatland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheatland
2026-04-23T00:00
Arrive Cheyenne
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheatland
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
Chugwater
WY

Town of the United States

From Wheatland
34.9 mi
00h 32m
To Cheyenne
35 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 40 mph WNW
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 Wheatland and Cheyenne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheatland and Cheyenne.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    873 ft · 15 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Street

    2633 ft · 52 sec · South Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 16th Street

    1816 ft · 54 sec · 16th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Mariposa Parkway

    970 ft · 22 sec · West Mariposa Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    61.9 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

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

    1363 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 24th Street

    122 m · 11 sec · West 24th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 24th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheatland 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mariposa Parkway
66.1 mi · 95%
Central Avenue
2.38 mi · 3%
South Street
0.5 mi · 1%
16th Street
0.34 mi
I 25 Business
0.26 mi
9th Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

West Mariposa Parkway

Take the ramp left

61.9 mi · 00h 59m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
63.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chugwater
00h 32m from Wheatland
Leave By
4:20 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wheatland 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 Wheatland to Cheyenne?

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Chugwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Wheatland and 35 miles from Cheyenne.

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

The direct path is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:20 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wheatland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cheyenne.

Stop Ideas Near Chugwater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chugwater, 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 Chugwater.

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Wheatland, Wyoming

34 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway
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Cheyenne, Wyoming

71 mi away
222 Deming Drive
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Douglas, Wyoming

119 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheatland and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 63.53 mi (102.24 km).

Wheatland

#1 Wheatland

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population3,522
Coordinates42.0540700, -104.9529500
Altitude1448
CountryUnited States
Cheyenne

#2 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

Population64,742
Coordinates41.1399800, -104.8202500
Altitude1856
CountryUnited States
Start: 9th Street (-104.95325, 42.054069)
End: West 24th Street (-104.820107, 41.139762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.23
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.62 $19.23
Mid-grade $4.23 $10.45 $20.90
Premium $4.55 $11.24 $22.47
Diesel $5.41 $13.37 $26.74

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 Wheatland and Cheyenne. The current time is 00:00:43.

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.