How far is Arapahoe, WY from Riverton, WY?
The driving distance from Arapahoe, WY to Riverton, WY is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arapahoe and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arapahoe and Riverton.
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Start on Left Hand Ditch Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Left Hand Ditch Road
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Turn left onto Rendezvous Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Rendezvous Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rendezvous Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Rendezvous Road
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Federal Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arapahoe and Riverton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Rendezvous Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Rendezvous Road
2.88 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Arapahoe and Sunny near Riverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arapahoe to Riverton?
The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Arapahoe and 4.7 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arapahoe and Sunny near Riverton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arapahoe and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 7.04 mi (11.33 km).
#1 Arapahoe
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,656 |
| Coordinates | 42.9621800, -108.4898300 |
| Altitude | 1526 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverton
City in Freemont County, Wyoming
| Population | 10,819 |
| Coordinates | 43.0249600, -108.3801000 |
| Altitude | 1509 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Federal Boulevard (-108.380624, 43.024965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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