The drive from Sheridan, WY to Powell, WY covers 121.9 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Medicine Wheel Passage, US 14, I 90 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.5 miles on Medicine Wheel Passage.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.9 miles from Sheridan, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 121.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Sheridan, WY to Powell, WY covers 121.9 miles and takes about 2h 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Medicine Wheel Passage is the longest continuous segment at about 72.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / North Main Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sheridan, WY to Powell, WY is easy. At 2h 40m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (I 90; US 87): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / North Main Street
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip|~6m in|I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
Take the ramp onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
Navigation decision point
5
14.6 mi into trip|~18m in|I 90; US 87
Take the exit onto I 90; US 87 toward US 14 West: Ranchester-Dayton, Greybull-Lovell, Yellowstone-Teton National Parks
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 14 West: Ranchester-Dayton, Greybull-...
4
15.1 mi into trip|~19m in|US 14
Turn left onto US 14
Navigation decision point
5
99 mi into trip|~2h 10m in|US 310; US 14 Alternate; WY 789 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 310; US 14 Alternate; WY 789 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sheridan, WY and Powell, WY, road signs point toward Greybull-Lovell and Yellowstone-Teton National Parks.
Greybull-Lovell
14.6 mi in|~18m|via I 90; US 87
Yellowstone-Teton National Parks
14.6 mi in|~18m|via I 90; US 87
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Medicine Wheel Passage
72.5 mi
1h 35m
US 14
31.8 mi
40m
I 90
11.4 mi
12m
North Main Street
3.3 mi
6m
East Main Street
1.2 mi
1m
East Coulter Avenue
1 mi
2m
I 90 Business
0.4 mi
<1m
South Bent Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Medicine Wheel Passage
— 72.5 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, WY and Powell, WY.
1
Start on West Loucks Street
80 ft·9 sec·West Loucks Street
2
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
3.3 mi·6 min·North Main Street
3
Take the ramp onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
0.4 mi·47 sec·I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business
4
Merge onto I 90; US 14; US 87
11 mi·11 min·I 90; US 14; US 87
5
Take the exit onto I 90; US 87
0.4 mi·1 min·I 90; US 87
Toward US 14 West: Ranchester-Dayton, Greybull-Lovell, Yellowstone-Teton National Parks
6
Turn left onto US 14
32 mi·40 min·US 14
7
Turn right onto US 14 Alternate
52 mi·1 hr 10 min·Medicine Wheel Passage
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 310; US 14 Alternate; WY 789
1.2 mi·1 min·East Main Street
9
Turn slight left onto US 14A; US 310; WY 789
2.0 mi·3 min·Medicine Wheel Passage
10
Continue on US 14A
14 mi·16 min·Medicine Wheel Passage
11
Turn left onto US 14A:WY 114
0.1 mi·11 sec·US 14A:WY 114
12
Continue on US 14A
4.4 mi·5 min·Medicine Wheel Passage
13
Continue on US 14A
1.0 mi·2 min·East Coulter Avenue
14
Turn right onto South Bent Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·South Bent Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Bent Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.9 miles from Sheridan, WY, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.5 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 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.9 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Powell, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sheridan, 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 Sheridan, WY
This is one driving day of about 121.9 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Sheridan, 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 Medicine Wheel Passage for about 72.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.9 mi from Sheridan, WY
· 1h 19m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The vast, wild landscape of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area offers visitors unparalleled opportunities to immerse themselves in the natural world, and experience the wonders of this extraordin...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 88.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.32 one way
$38.63 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$20.25
$40.50
premium
$4.53
$21.75
$43.49
diesel
$5.61
$26.91
$53.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.6
0
$12.80
$5.85
Efficient EV
30.5
0
$10.67
$4.88
EV Truck/SUV
48.8
0
$17.07
$7.80
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Sheridan, WY
Evening
in Sheridan on Thursday
Local time
5:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Powell, WY
Evening
in Powell on Thursday
Local time
5:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°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
28 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
2h 40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sheridan, WY to Powell, WY covers 121.9 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Medicine Wheel Passage, US 14, I 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.9 miles from Sheridan, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Sheridan, WY to Powell, WY is easy. At 2h 40m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (I 90; US 87): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sheridan, WY and Powell, WY, road signs point toward Greybull-Lovell and Yellowstone-Teton National Parks.
