Your last morning in Sheridan: a checkout-day guide

    Checkout is 10 AM. That still leaves a good morning in Sheridan if you plan it.

    By Dalton Goodyear

    Late breakfast and coffee

    Pack the car first, then go get coffee.⁠​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌​‌​‌‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌⁠ Java Moon at 170 N Main St is a coffee shop, bistro and bakery in the middle of downtown, so you can sit down for breakfast or grab a cup for the road.

    Want a slower start than 10 AM allows? Direct bookings get noon free when the next night is open. Text (307) 763-5449 the day before, or by 8:00 AM on checkout day.

    1. Pack, then coffee

      Before 10
      Pack the car first, then go get coffee on Main Street.
    2. Checkout

      10 AM
      Want more time? Text (307) 763-5449 the day before, or by 8:00 AM on checkout day.
    3. Grace period ends

      10:15 AM
      Past this with no approval on file is an overstay.
    4. One short last outing

      After
      Trail End, or King's Saddlery and the Don King Museum.
    5. An hour downtown

      Then
      Walk the historic tour. We hold your bags for free.
    6. The drive out

      Last
      The airport is about 2 miles away; Yellowstone about 4 hours.

    One short last outing

    Pick one. A short stop you enjoy beats three you rush before a long drive.

    Where to spend an hour after a 10 AM checkout

    Park once and walk. The Downtown Sheridan Association has a free, self-guided historic walking tour of Main Street buildings you can follow on your phone.

    Along the way, look for the outdoor sculptures from Sheridan Public Arts.

    Luggage hold

    Do not carry your bags around town. Wyo Stays holds luggage for free, whether or not a late checkout works out. Text (307) 763-5449 to set it up.

    Drive times out of Sheridan

    • Sheridan County Airport (SHR):about 2 miles southwest of town. Return a rental car with time to spare.
    • Yellowstone National Park:about 200 miles and 4 hours, per the Sheridan Travel and Tourism visitor guide.
    • Billings, Montana and Casper, Wyoming:both are interstate drives for flights out of their larger airports. Check a live map for the current time, since weather and construction change it.

    Driving in winter? Check WYDOT road conditions before you leave.

    Checkout day in Sheridan: common questions

    What is there to do in Sheridan WY after checkout?

    Stay downtown. Walk the free self-guided historic walking tour, look for the public sculptures along Main Street, or watch rope being made at King's Saddlery and wander the Don King Museum behind the store.

    Where can I get coffee in downtown Sheridan before I leave town?

    Java Moon at 170 N Main St is a coffee shop, bistro and bakery right on Main Street, so it works well on the way out.

    Can I leave my luggage somewhere after checking out in Sheridan?

    Wyo Stays guests can. We hold luggage for free whether or not a late checkout works out. Text (307) 763-5449 to set it up.

    How far is the Sheridan airport from downtown?

    Sheridan County Airport (SHR) is about 2 miles southwest of Sheridan, so it is a short drive from downtown.

    How long is the drive from Sheridan to Yellowstone?

    About 200 miles and 4 hours, according to the Sheridan Travel and Tourism visitor guide. Check road conditions before you go, especially outside summer.