How far is Afton, WY from Green River, WY?

The driving distance from Afton, WY to Green River, WY is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.47 mi
02h 55m
Flight
111.68 mi
179.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.68 mi
Kilometers
179.73 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.47 mi
Kilometers
266.3 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green River
Thu, Apr 16, 5:01 AM MDT
Return by in Afton
Thu, Apr 16, 7:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Afton
2026-04-16T02:05
Arrive Green River
Thu, Apr 16, 5:01 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Afton
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kemmerer
WY

City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County

From Afton
82.6 mi
01h 27m
To Green River
82.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Afton and Green River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Afton and Green River.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

    135 m · 25 sec · East 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 89

    30.9 mi · 36 min · US Highway 89

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US Highway 30

    98 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US Highway 30

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    22.2 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, US 30 Business East: Green River

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 1st East

    11 m · 2 sec · North 1st East

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Afton and Green River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 30
98 mi · 59%
US Highway 89
40.4 mi · 24%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.2 mi · 13%
I 80 Business East
1.42 mi · 1%
Washington Street
1.25 mi · 1%
I 80 East
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 30

Turn left onto US Highway 30

98 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.8 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kemmerer
01h 27m from Afton
Leave By
12:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow leaving Afton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms near Green River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Afton to Green River?

The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kemmerer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Afton and 82.8 miles from Green River.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Afton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms near Green River.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Afton and Green River. Straight-line distance: 111.68 mi (179.73 km).

Afton

#1 Afton

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population2,071
Coordinates42.7249300, -110.9318700
Altitude1902
CountryUnited States
Green River

#2 Green River

River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River

Population11,788
Coordinates41.5285800, -109.4662500
Altitude1864
CountryUnited States
Start: (-110.931871, 42.725045)
End: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.1 L · about $22.74
Round trip
$45.47
11.68 gal · 44.2 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.74 $45.47
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.71 $49.42
Premium $4.55 $26.57 $53.13
Diesel $5.41 $31.61 $63.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Afton and Green River. The current time is 02:05:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.