Columbia, Missouri to Sheridan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

852 miles 1371.2 km · straight line
1022.4 miles estimated 1645.4 km · driving distance
20h 34min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Sheridan?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Sheridan is 852 miles (1371.2 km) as the crow flies. Sheridan is located WNW of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1022.4 miles, taking about 20h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to Sheridan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 34min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 41min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~26h 44min $123–$358* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Sheridan

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 284 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients