Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
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| 0.0 0.0 6158 ft. |
Colorado-Wyoming State Line |
Colorado-Wyoming State Line. From the community of Carr, Weld County, Colorado, US Highway 85 crosses the state line and enters the state of Wyoming at this point. |
| 4.1 6.6 6161 ft. |
Junction: Wyoming State Highway 223 |
Junction of US Highway 85 & Wyoming State Highway 223. Short highway to the west that connects US Highway 85 & US Highway 87/US Interstate Highway 25. |
| 7.0 11.2 6027 ft. |
South Greeley, WY |
Community of South Greely, Laramie County, Wyoming. Nearest attractions are in Cheyenne, WY. |
| 7.3 11.7 6033 ft. |
Junction: Wyoming State Highway 212 |
Intersection of US Highway 85 & Wyoming State Highway 212. East-north-west route to the community of Ranchettes, Laramie County, Wyoming, after which this highway comes to an end at its intersection with WY State Highway 219. |
| 7.8 12.6 6014 ft. |
Fox Farm-College, WY |
Fox Farm-College, Laramie County, Wyoming. Nearest attractions are in Cheyenne, WY. |
| 8.3 13.4 6086 ft. |
Junction: Wyoming State Highway 221 |
NOTE: WY State Highway 221 connects US Highway 85 with WY State Highway 212 to the east. |
| 8.5 13.7 6079 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 80 |
US Highway 85 intersects US Interstate Highway 80 at this point. To the east, US Interstate Highway 80 meets WY State Highway 212, after which it accesses the community of Burns, Laramie County, Wyoming. Limited services. West access to the community of Granite, Laramie County, Wyoming. Limited services. |
| 9.6 15.5 6073 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 30 |
Junction of US Highway 85 & US Highway 30. Northeast access to the community of Burns, Laramie County, Wyoming. Limited services. West access to the community of Granite, Laramie County, Wyoming. Limited services. |
| 10.6 17.0 6115 ft. |
Cheyenne, WY |
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| 11.1 17.8 6138 ft. |
Airport |
Cheyenne Regional Airport (or Jerry Olson Field), a joint civil-military public-use airport 1 mile north of Cheyenne, WY. (200 E 8th Ave, Cheyenne, WY, Tel. 307-634-7071). |
| 11.5 18.5 6148 ft. |
Point of Interest |
To the west of US Highway 85 is Sloan Lake (Goshen County). Fishing. |
| 11.7 18.8 6158 ft. |
Junction: Wyoming State Highway 219 |
Intersection of US Highway 85 & Wyoming State Highway 219. On a north-west route, this highway terminates at a junction with US Highway 87/US Interstate Highway 85. |
| 11.9 19.1 6165 ft. |
Park |
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| 12.1 19.4 6165 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Kiwanis Lake (Laramie County) lies west of US Highway 85. Fishing. |
| 12.3 19.8 6178 ft. |
Place of Interest |
Wyoming Governor's Mansion (the official residence of the Governor of Wyoming and his/her family) is located at 5001 Central Ave., Cheyenne, WY. Public tour every Tue-Wed-Thurs, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Free admission. No tours are given during Cheyenne Frontier Days. |
| 12.7 20.4 6161 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 87/US Interstate Highway 25 |
Junction of US Highway 85 with US Highway 87 & US Interstate Highway 25. NOTE: These highways overlap US Highway 85 to the north. To the south, US Highway 87/US Interstate Highway 25 crosses the Wyoming-Colorado state line and enters the state of Colorado. |
| 16.0 25.7 6234 ft. |
Junction: Wyoming State Highway 211 |
Junction of US Highway 85 & Wyoming State Highway 211. To the east, this highway ends at a junction with WY State Highway 219. On a west-north route, to the community of Horse Creek, Laramie County, Wyoming. Alt. 6506 ft. Limited services. |
| 16.8 27.0 6217 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 25/US Highway 87 |
NOTE: At this point, US Interstate Highway 25/US Highway 87 separate from US Highway 85. Heads north to the community of Chugwater, Platte County, Wyoming. Limited services. |
| 17.6 28.4 6217 ft. |
Junction: Wyoming State Highway 219 |
Junction of US Highway 85 & Wyoming State Highway 219. Runs parallel with US Interstate Highway 25/US Highway 87 to the north and continues on as Laramie County Route 124 (Old Yellowstone Road) to the Platte-Laramie County Line. |
| 24.7 39.7 5994 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Pole Creek Reservoir (Laramie County) is located west of US Highway 85. Fishing. |
| 43.0 69.2 5636 ft. |
Junction; Wyoming State Highway 216 |
Intersection of US Highway 85 & Wyoming State Highway 216. East access to the community of Albin, Laramie County, Wyoming. Limited services. |
| 54.2 87.3 4951 ft. |
Meriden, WY |
Community of Meriden, Laramie County, Wyoming. Alt. 4957 ft. Limited services. |
| 62.8 101.0 4616 ft. |
Junction: Wyoming State Highway 151 |
Junction of US Highway 85 & Wyoming State Highway 151. East access to the community of La Grange, Goshen County, Wyoming. Limited services. |
| 67.4 108.5 4573 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Hawk Springs Reservoir (Goshen County) is to the east of US Highway 85. Fishing. |
| 69.5 111.9 4446 ft. |
Junction: Wyoming State Highway 313 |
US Highway 85 & Wyoming State Highway 313. West access to the community of Chugwater, Platte County, Wyoming. Limited services. WY State Highway 313 ends at its intersection with US Highway 87/US Interstate Highway 25. |
| 72.7 117.0 4390 ft. |
Hawk Springs, WY |
Community of Hawk Springs, Goshen County, Wyoming. Limited services. |
| 75.5 121.5 4311 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Hughes Reservoir and Dunn Reservoir (Goshen County) are to the west of US Highway 85. Fishing. |
| 77.6 124.8 4262 ft. |
Point of Interest |
To the east of US Highway 85 is Little Willow Reservoir (Goshen County). Fishing. |
| 78.6 126.5 4262 ft. |
Wildlife Management Area |
Springer Wildlife Management Area, along US Highway 85; fishing, hunting, picnicking, swimming, boating, wildlife viewing. |
| 79.4 127.7 4268 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Goshen Hole Reservoir (Goshen County) is west of US Highway 85. Fishing. |
| 81.6 131.3 4232 ft. |
Junction: Wyoming State Highways 152 & 161 |
Junction of US Highway 85 with Wyoming State Highways 152 and 161. WY State Highway 161 heads east to the community of Huntley, Goshen County, Wyoming. Limited services. This highway ends at an intersection with WY State Highway 92. To the west, WY State Highway 152 accesses the community of Yoder, Goshen County, Wyoming. Limited services. |
| 90.8 146.2 4094 ft. |
Junction: Wyoming State Highway 92 |
Intersection of US Highway 85 & Wyoming State Highway 92. South access to the community of Huntley, Goshen County, Wyoming. Limited services. |
| 91.0 146.5 4088 ft. |
Junction: Wyoming State Highway 154 |
Junction of US Highway 85 & Wyoming State Highway 154. West-south routing to the community of Veteran, Goshen County, Wyoming. Limited services. |
| 92.0 148.1 4088 ft. |
Junction: Wyoming State Highway 156 |
Junction of US Highway 85 & Wyoming State Highway 156. West-north-west-north route to the community of Lingle, Goshen County, Wyoming. Limited services. |
| 92.3 148.6 4085 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Npyco Botanical Garden along US Highway 85. |
| 93.0 149.6 4094 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Pioneer Park (1781 W 15th Ave Torrington WY, Tel. 307-532-5666). Fishing. |
| 93.2 150.0 4104 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 26 |
Junction of US Highway 85 & US Highway 26. NOTE: To the northeast, US Highway 26 joins US Highway 85 at this point. To the west, US Highway 26 crosses the Wyoming-Nebraska state line and proceeds to the community of Henry, Scottsbluff, Nebraska. |
| 93.3 150.2 4104 ft. |
Torrington, WY |
Community of Torrington, county seat of Goshen County, Wyoming. Alt. 4104 ft. - Jirdon Park (2042 East E Street, Tel. 307-532-7349): softball/baseball fields, parkiing. - Little League Park (Shoemaker St): baseball/softball fields. - Pioneer Park (West 15th Ave & E St., Tel. 307-532-5666): RV park. |
| 93.5 150.5 4108 ft. |
Junction: Wyoming State Highway 159 |
Junction of US Highway 85 & Wyoming State Highway 159. To the north, this highway becomes County Rd 159 and ends at an intersection with US Highway 20, in the community of Van Tassell, Niobrara County, Wyoming. Limited services. |
| 102.9 165.6 4173 ft. |
Junction: Wyoming State Highway 156 |
Intersection of US Highway 85 & Wyoming State Highway 156 (western terminus). South-west route between the communities of Lingle and Torringon, WY. Eastern terminus is on Main Street in Torrington, WY. |
| 103.1 165.9 4173 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 26 |
NOTE: At this junction, US Highway 26 ends its overlap with US Highway 85. Northwest access to the community of Fort Laramie, Goshen County, Wyoming. Limited services. - Fort Laramie National Historic Site (965 Gray Rocks Rd., Tel. 307-837-2221) was originally built by fur traders in 1834 and became a trading post for traders, trappers, and Indians; was a principal way station for emigrants traveling on the Oregon and Mormon Trails. |
| 103.3 166.2 4173 ft. |
Lingle, WY |
Community of Lingle, Goshen County, Wyoming. Alt. 4173 ft. Limited services. |
| 103.6 166.8 4255 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing. |
| 127.3 204.8 4623 ft. |
Jay Em, WY |
Community of Jay Em, Goshen County, Wyoming. Alt. 4590 ft. - Jay Em Historic District (contributing structures - lumber yard, stone company, bank, gas station, water tower, Lake Harris House, restaurant/feed store/post office/general store). Limited services. |
| 149.3 240.3 5016 ft. |
Junction: US Highways 18/20 |
Junction of US Highway 85 & US Highways 18/20. West access to the community of Manville, Niobrary County, Wyoming. Limited services. NOTE: US Highways 18/20 overlaps US Highway 85 to the north. |
| 149.6 240.7 5039 ft. |
Lusk, WY |
Community of Lusk, county seat of Niobrara County, Wyoming. - Located in Lusk, WY, C and H Refinery Historic District has an industrial complex that is intact. It is the smallest oil refinery in the world that is still in operation. |
| 149.8 241.1 5020 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 20 |
NOTE: At this juncture, US Highway 20 separates from US Highway 85. To the southeast, accesses the Lusk Municipal Airport (3 miles east of Lusk, WY, Tel. 307-334-3622), a public-use airport; and the community of Node, Niobrara County, Wyoming. Limited services. |
| 171.1 275.3 4242 ft. |
Junction: Wyoming State Highway 270 |
Junction of US Highway 85 & Wyoming State Highway 270. West-south access to Lance Creek, Niobrara County, Wyoming. Alt. 4475 ft. Limited services. |
| 173.2 278.7 4199 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Bad Land Number 1 & Number 2 Reservoirs (Niobrara County) are located east of US Highway 85. Fishing. |
| 196.1 315.5 3766 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 18 |
NOTE: US Highway 18 exits US Highway 85 at this point. To the southeast, proceeds to the Wyoming-South Dakota state line, crosses over, and enters the state of South Dakota. e- East access via US Highway 18 to community of Hot Springs South Dakota, Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota, Custer South Dakota State Park. |
| 229.4 369.1 4406 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 16 |
Junction of US Highway 85 & US Highway 16. South access to the community of Hill View Heights, Wyoming. Alt. 4344 ft. Limited services. Northwest access to the community of Newcastle, county seat of Weston County, Wyoming. Alt. 4327 ft. - Crystal Park Campground (2 Fountain Plaza Road, Tel. 307-746-4426). Historic structures - Toomey's Mills, a prominent local landmark; opened in 1905; currently used as a restaurant. - Weston County Courthouse (1910-11). - Wyoming Army National Guard Cavalry Stable, constructed in 1933-1936 to house Wyoming National Guard's horses; last National Guard cavalry stable in Wyoming; currently houses the Anna Miller Museum (403 Delaware Ave, Tel. 307-746-4188): Native American & prehistoric history, early pioneers. No admission charge. Open Mon-Fri, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; also by appointment; closed on all legal holidays. - East access via US Highway 16 to The Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota, east to community of Custer, South Dakota, Custer South Dakota State Park. |
| 230.2 370.4 4531 ft. |
Newcast;e. WY |
Community of Newcastle, county seat of Weston County, Wyoming. - Crystal Park Campground (2 Fountain Plaza Road, Tel. 307-746-4426). Historic structures - Toomey's Mills, a prominent local landmark; opened in 1905; currently used as a restaurant. - Weston County Courthouse (1910-11). - Wyoming Army National Guard Cavalry Stable, constructed in 1933-1936 to house Wyoming National Guard's horses; last National Guard cavalry stable in Wyoming; currently houses the Anna Miller Museum (403 Delaware Ave, Tel. 307-746-4188): Native American & prehistoric history, early pioneers. No admission charge. Open Mon-Fri, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; also by appointment; closed on all legal holidays.
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| 237.1 381.6 4977 ft. |
Historic Structure |
Cambria Casino (or Flying V Guest Ranch/Cambria Casino Park-Memorial), a resort in Black Hills, Weston County, Wyoming, in which a portion of the casino served as a memorial to the miners in Cambria. |
| 246.9 397.3 5879 ft. |
Junction: Wyoming State Highway 585 |
US Highway 85 intersects Wyoming State Highway 585 at this junction. Ends northwest at an intersection with US Interstate Highway 90, in the community of Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming. - Washington Park . - Sundance State Bank (or Bid Building), constructed in 1914 on Main Street, Sundance, WY. - Mountain View RV Park & Campground (Tel. 800-792-8439): Tent/RV sites, cabins, picnic tables, seasonal heated pool, restrooms, game room. |
| 252.4 406.2 6214 ft. |
Four Corners, WY |
Community of Four Corners, Weston County, Wyoming. Nearby is Russian Camp, so called because it was originally constructed for Soviet military inspectors assigned to monitor the United States' compliance with the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT) in the '70s. Also nearby is Camp Mallo (478 Mallo Rd, Tel. 307-746-4094), a tourist resort. |
| 255.8 411.7 6335 ft. |
Wyoming-South Dakota Border |
At this point, US Highway 85 crosses the Wyoming-South Dakota border and begins its route in the state of South Dakota. Start/Finish of Free RV Road Map Highway Guide - LD11e |