How far is Wheatland, WY from Sheridan, WY?

The driving distance from Wheatland, WY to Sheridan, WY is about 255.7 miles (411.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
255.71 mi
03h 55m
Flight
214.52 mi
345.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.52 mi
Kilometers
345.24 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.71 mi
Kilometers
411.53 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM MDT
Return by in Wheatland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheatland
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM MDT

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

Leave by
9:08 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheatland
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
Bar Nunn
WY

Town of the United States

From Wheatland
127.8 mi
01h 57m
To Sheridan
128 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Swanson Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Swanson Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    11.8 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    34 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    111.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan

    31.5 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Brundage Lane

    2143 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Brundage Lane

    1798 ft · 36 sec · East Brundage Lane

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Coffeen Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    654 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Loucks Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Loucks Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Loucks Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Swanson Road
220 mi · 86%
I 90 West
31.5 mi · 12%
Coffeen Avenue
1.78 mi · 1%
9th Street
0.95 mi
Brundage Lane
0.41 mi
East Brundage Lane
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Swanson Road

Continue straight

112 mi · 01h 45m

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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
214.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bar Nunn
01h 57m from Wheatland
Leave By
9:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wheatland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sheridan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.7 miles (411.5 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Bar Nunn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Wheatland and 128 miles from Sheridan.

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

The direct path is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 9:08 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.11 one way or $70.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bar Nunn

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

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

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

7 mi away
123 West E St.
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

81 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheatland and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 214.52 mi (345.24 km).

Wheatland

#1 Wheatland

Town in Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

Population18,095
Coordinates44.7971900, -106.9561800
Altitude1141
CountryUnited States
Start: 9th Street (-104.95325, 42.054069)
End: West Loucks Street (-106.956181, 44.797278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.16 L · about $35.11
Round trip
$70.23
18.04 gal · 68.32 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $35.11 $70.23
Mid-grade $4.23 $38.16 $76.33
Premium $4.55 $41.03 $82.06
Diesel $5.41 $48.82 $97.63

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 Sheridan. The current time is 21:06:57.

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.