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Trip from Cheyenne, WY to Pinedale, WY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 9m

Distance

355.5 mi

572 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 56m ★
6 AM
6h 9m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 18m
12 PM
6h 15m
3 PM
6h 19m
5 PM
6h 33m
8 PM
6h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cheyenne, WY, WY

Cheyenne, WY

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town in and county seat of Sublette County, Wyoming, United States

Pinedale, WY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cheyenne, WY to Pinedale, WY covers 355.5 miles and takes about 6h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 191, United States Highway 191 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 253.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

177.7 miles from Cheyenne, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 253.1 mi 4h 9m
US 191 85.9 mi 1h 35m
United States Highway 191 10.6 mi 12m
West Lincolnway 2.5 mi 4m
Elk Street 0.9 mi 1m
US 30 0.7 mi 1m
South Pine Street 0.7 mi 1m
Central Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 253.1 mi, about 4h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cheyenne, WY and Pinedale, WY.

1

Start on West 24th Street

401 ft · 15 sec · West 24th Street
2

Turn right onto I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Central Avenue
3

Turn right onto I 80 Business; US 30

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lincolnway
4

Take the ramp onto US 30

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 30
5

Merge onto I 80; US 30

253 mi · 4 hr 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto US 191

0.4 mi · 50 sec · US 191
Toward US 191 North
7

Turn right onto US 191

0.9 mi · 1 min · Elk Street
8

Continue on US 191

86 mi · 1 hr 34 min · US 191
9

Continue on US 191

11 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 191
10

Continue on US 191

0.4 mi · 42 sec · US Highway 191
11

Continue on US 191

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Pine Street
12

Arrive at destination

US 191

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 177.7 miles from Cheyenne, WY, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 253.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 78 miles or 1h 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 177.7 miles or 2h 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pinedale, WY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cheyenne, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cheyenne, WY

This is one driving day of about 355.5 miles and 6h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Cheyenne, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 253.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rawlins, WY

178 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Laramie, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rawlins, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 177.7 miles from Cheyenne, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 253.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Heart & Soul Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pinedale, Wyoming

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 355.5

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13073674415

Wrangler Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pinedale, Wyoming

0.6 mi

Heart & Soul Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 355.5

Pinedale, Wyoming

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13073674415

Wrangler Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 355.5

Pinedale, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+13073674233

Visit website

Wonderful House Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 253.9

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13073828800

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 355.5

Pinedale, Wyoming

+18668167584

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 152.3

Rawlins, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13073280158

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 50.8

Laramie, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13076352918

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 253.9

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13073065796

Visit website

Holliday Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+13076376429

Visit website

Geological Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 50.8

Laramie, Wyoming

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13077662646

Visit website

All Points West Escape Room and Fun Center

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 50.8

Laramie, Wyoming

Hours: Closed

+13074603966

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 257.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS / Central Avenue

Turn right onto I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS / Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 80 Business; US 30 / West Lincolnway

Turn right onto I 80 Business; US 30 / West Lincolnway

Navigation decision point

5
3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 80; US 30 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 80; US 30 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
257 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in | US 191

Take the exit onto US 191 toward US 191 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 191 North
4
257.3 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in | US 191 / Elk Street

Turn right onto US 191 / Elk Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.33 one way

$112.67 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 124 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $59.05 $118.10
premium $4.53 $63.42 $126.83
diesel $5.61 $78.49 $156.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 124.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Other

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Other

1 DCFC

ViaLynk Charging Station

Cheyenne, Wyoming

ViaLynk

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Electrify America

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Pinedale, Wyoming

EV Connect

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Rock Springs, Wyoming

EVgo

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Rivian

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station 116013

Rawlins, Wyoming

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Other: 5 Electrify America: 3 EV Connect: 2 ViaLynk: 1 EVgo: 1 Rivian: 1 ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 106.6 1 $37.33 $17.06
Efficient EV 88.9 1 $31.11 $14.22
EV Truck/SUV 142.2 1 $49.77 $22.75

Gas CO2

124 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cheyenne, WY

Afternoon in Cheyenne on Saturday

Local time

12:07 PM

MDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pinedale, WY

Afternoon in Pinedale on Saturday

Local time

12:07 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 9m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 6h 9m drive with frequent turns across 355.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 253.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS / Central Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 5 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 80 Business; US 30 / West Lincolnway): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 80; US 30 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 9m. Total distance: 355.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cheyenne, WY to Pinedale, WY covers 355.5 miles and takes about 6h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 191, United States Highway 191. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 177.7 miles from Cheyenne, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 5 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 80 Business; US 30 / West Lincolnway): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 80; US 30 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Cheyenne, WY to Pinedale, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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