Origin
Kemmerer, WY
Afternoon in Kemmerer on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
MDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kemmerer, WY to Cheyenne, WY
Drive Time
5h 49m
Distance
343 mi
552 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 37m
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6 AM
5h 50m
8 AM
6h 16m
10 AM
5h 59m
12 PM
5h 56m
3 PM
6h 0m
5 PM
6h 15m
8 PM
5h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cheyenne, WY
Robert Moss
Trip Overview
The drive from Kemmerer, WY to Cheyenne, WY covers 343 miles and takes about 5h 49m 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 30, Highway 30/189 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 293.7 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.35 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
171.5 miles from Kemmerer, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 49m drive with frequent turns across 343 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 293.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near Garnet Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 49m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Garnet Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30; US 189 / Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.3 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Garnet Street
Turn right onto Garnet Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 30; US 189 / Pine Street
Turn right onto US 30; US 189 / Pine Street
Navigation decision point
5
46.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30 toward I 80 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East
7
339.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Casper
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 359C
Toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Casper
5
341.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 46m in
Take the exit toward Missile Drive, Warren Gate 2
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Missile Drive, Warren Gate 2
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 293.7 mi | 4h 49m |
| US 30 | 45 mi | 50m |
| Highway 30/189 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| West 24th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 30/189 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Missile Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Coral Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 293.7 mi, about 4h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kemmerer, WY and Cheyenne, WY.
1
Start on this road
151 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Garnet Street
178 ft
·
9 sec
·
Garnet Street
3
Turn right onto US 30; US 189
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pine Street
4
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Coral Street
5
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Central Avenue
6
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 30/189
7
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Highway 30/189
8
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
US Highway 30/189
9
Take the ramp onto US 30
44 mi
·
47 min
·
US 30
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 30
Toward I 80 East
11
Merge onto I 80; US 30
292 mi
·
4 hr 48 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Continue on I 80
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Purple Heart Trail
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 359C
Toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Casper
14
Merge onto I 25; US 87
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Missile Drive, Warren Gate 2
16
Turn right onto Missile Drive
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Missile Drive
17
Turn left onto West 24th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West 24th Street
18
Arrive at destination
West 24th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 171.5 miles from Kemmerer, WY, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 293.7 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.5 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 4h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cheyenne, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kemmerer, 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 Kemmerer, WY
This is one driving day of about 343 miles and 5h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kemmerer, 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 293.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 171.5 mi from Kemmerer, WY · 2h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
172 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 171.5 miles from Kemmerer, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 293.7 miles.
Arriving in Cheyenne, WY
The final approach into Cheyenne, WY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cheyenne, WY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.35 one way
$108.71 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $57.14 | $114.27 |
| premium | $4.53 | $61.16 | $122.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.20 | $152.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.9 | 1 | $36.01 | $16.46 |
| Efficient EV | 85.8 | 0 | $30.01 | $13.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.2 | 1 | $48.02 | $21.95 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Cheyenne, WY
Afternoon in Cheyenne on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
MDT
Current temp
35°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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 49m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kemmerer, WY to Cheyenne, WY covers 343 miles and takes about 5h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 30, Highway 30/189. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 171.5 miles from Kemmerer, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 5h 49m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Garnet Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30; US 189 / Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.3 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Kemmerer, WY to Cheyenne, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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