How long is the commute from Cheyenne, WY?
Workers who live in Cheyenne, WY take an average of 16.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
7.8% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.0 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Cheyenne get to work
| Means of transportation | Cheyenne | Laramie County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.9% (±1.9 points) | 79.1% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±1.6 points) | 8.8% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.8% (±1.1 points) | 9.1% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Cheyenne, the average commute is lower than in Laramie County (17.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wyoming (18.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cheyenne, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Laramie County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Wyoming (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Laramie County, Cheyenne ranks 5 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 73 of 109.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cheyenne
| Vehicles available | Cheyenne | Laramie County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±1.0 points) | 5.0% | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% (±2.2 points) | 30.1% | 27.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±2.1 points) | 36.5% | 34.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.7% (±1.9 points) | 28.5% | 33.6% | 21.9% |
In Cheyenne, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Laramie County (5.0%).
It is also higher than in Wyoming (4.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cheyenne
| Cheyenne | Laramie County | Wyoming | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.8% (±1.1 points) | 9.1% (±1.0 points) | 9.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±0.9 points) | 95.8% (±0.7 points) | 95.3% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% (±1.2 points) | 91.7% (±0.9 points) | 89.4% (±0.5 points) | 91.0% |
In Cheyenne, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Laramie County (91.7%).
It is also higher than in Wyoming (89.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cheyenne
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | — | 16.0 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Fox Farm-College | 1.3 mi | 13.2 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| South Greeley | 2.6 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Warren AFB | 3.9 mi | 11.5 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Ranchettes | 6.3 mi | 18.7 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Burns | 23 mi | 22.9 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Nunn | 29 mi | 44.6 minutes (±11.5) | Higher |
| Wellington | 32 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Pierce | 33 mi | 35.7 minutes (±9.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fox Farm-College, WY (13.2 minutes), Warren AFB, WY (11.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nunn, CO (44.6 minutes), Wellington, CO (30.9 minutes), Pierce, CO (35.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Laramie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burns | 22.9 minutes (±8.4) |
| 2 | Albin | 20.8 minutes (±12.8) |
| 3 | South Greeley | 20.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 | Ranchettes | 18.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 | Cheyenne | 16.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 6 | Fox Farm-College | 13.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 7 | Warren AFB | 11.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Pine Bluffs | 9.5 minutes (±3.1) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cheyenne
How long is the average commute in Cheyenne?
Workers who live in Cheyenne, WY take an average of 16.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cheyenne without a car?
5.8% of households in Cheyenne have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cheyenne?
7.8% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Cheyenne worked from home, and 91.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cheyenne city, Wyoming
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cheyenne city, Wyoming
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cheyenne city, Wyoming
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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