Cedar Rapids to Sheridan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

791.1 miles 1273.2 km · straight line
949.3 miles estimated 1527.8 km · driving distance
19h 6min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Sheridan?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Sheridan is 791.1 miles (1273.2 km) as the crow flies. Sheridan is located WNW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 949.3 miles, taking about 19h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Sheridan in Wyoming.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids and Sheridan. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cedar Rapids to Sheridan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 6min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 55min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~24h 50min $114–$332* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Sheridan

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Sheridan
44.80°N, 106.96°W
America/Denver
1141m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients