Cheyenne to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

71.3 miles 114.7 km · straight line
89.1 miles estimated 143.4 km · driving distance
1h 48min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
220° SW bearing direction

How far is Cheyenne from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Cheyenne to Rocky Mountain is 71.3 miles (114.7 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located SW of Cheyenne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 89.1 miles, taking about 1h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Cheyenne in Wyoming and Rocky Mountain in Colorado.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cheyenne and Rocky Mountain. 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 Cheyenne to Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 48min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 10min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 43min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cheyenne & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Cheyenne
41.14°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1856m elevation
Rocky Mountain
40.34°N, 105.68°W
America/Denver
3658m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 349.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients