Origin
Worland, WY
Morning in Worland on Saturday
Local time
11:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worland, WY to Cheyenne, WY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 8m
Distance
341.1 mi
549 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 55m
★
6 AM
6h 8m
8 AM
6h 34m
10 AM
6h 17m
12 PM
6h 15m
3 PM
6h 18m
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.
Worland, WY
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Cheyenne, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Worland, WY to Cheyenne, WY covers 341.1 miles and takes about 6h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, West US Highway 20-26, US 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.6 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.05 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
170.5 miles from Worland, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 113.6 mi | 1h 47m |
| West US Highway 20-26 | 60.7 mi | 1h 8m |
| US 20 | 59.6 mi | 1h 10m |
| East 2nd Street | 33.1 mi | 37m |
| Big Horn Avenue | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Central Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Shoshoni Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North 6th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 113.6 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worland, WY and Cheyenne, WY.
1
Start on US 16
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Big Horn Avenue
2
Continue on US 20; WY 789
26 mi
·
31 min
·
US 20; WY 789
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 20; WY 789
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North 6th Street
Use the slight left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 20; WY 789
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Shoshoni Street
Use the left / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 20; WY 789
31 mi
·
36 min
·
US 20; WY 789
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
33 mi
·
37 min
·
East 2nd Street
7
Continue on US 20; US 26
61 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
West US Highway 20-26
8
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 20; US 26
9
Take the exit
63 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
10
Continue on I 25; US 26; US 87
34 mi
·
31 min
·
I 25; US 26; US 87
11
Continue on I 25; US 87
76 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 25; US 87
Toward Cheyenne
12
Continue on I 25; US 85; US 87
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 25; US 85; US 87
13
Take the exit onto I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
Exit 12
Toward I 25 Business, US 85 South: Central Avenue, Warren Gate 5
14
Turn left onto I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
15
Continue on I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
16
Turn right onto West 24th Street
401 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 24th Street
17
Arrive at destination
West 24th Street
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 170.5 miles from Worland, WY, or about 3h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.6 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 75 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.5 miles or 3h 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 5h 10m
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 Worland, 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 Worland, WY
This is one driving day of about 341.1 miles and 6h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Worland, 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 I 25 for about 113.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 170.5 miles from Worland, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 33.6 and 338.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
33.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street
Turn right onto US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
3
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
US 20; US 26 / East 2nd Street
Turn left onto US 20; US 26 / East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
3
159.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
|
US 20; US 26
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
Navigation decision point
4
162 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
338.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 4m in
|
I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
Take the exit onto I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS toward I 25 Business, US 85 South: Central Avenue, Warren Gate 5
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward I 25 Business, US 85 South: Central Aven...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.05 one way
$108.10 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $56.66 | $113.32 |
| premium | $4.53 | $60.85 | $121.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.31 | $150.62 |
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: 119.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.3 | 1 | $35.82 | $16.37 |
| Efficient EV | 85.3 | 0 | $29.85 | $13.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.4 | 1 | $47.75 | $21.83 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Cheyenne, WY
Morning in Cheyenne on Saturday
Local time
11:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
72°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
4 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 8m 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?
341.1 mi in 6h 8m, mostly highway — 113.6 mi of that is on I 25.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.6 mi on I 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and West US Highway 20-26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 33.6 miles in near US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street.
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 8m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 6 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 33.6 miles (US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.5 miles (US 20; US 26 / East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 159.3 miles (US 20; US 26): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 8m. Total distance: 341.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113.6 miles on I 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cheyenne, WY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WY can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.6 miles (US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.5 miles (US 20; US 26 / East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 159.3 miles (US 20; US 26): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Cheyenne, WY before the return drive.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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