Fort Collins to Sheridan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

306.1 miles 492.7 km · straight line
382.7 miles estimated 615.9 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
343° NNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Sheridan?

The distance from Fort Collins to Sheridan is 306.1 miles (492.7 km) as the crow flies. Sheridan is located NNW of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.7 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Sheridan in Wyoming.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins to Sheridan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Sheridan

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m 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 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients