How far is Basin, WY from Riverton, WY?
The driving distance from Basin, WY to Riverton, WY is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Basin and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Basin and Riverton.
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Start on South 4th Street
29.8 mi · 32 min · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Russell Avenue
606 ft · 17 sec · Russell Avenue
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Continue on North Railway Avenue
2336 ft · 1 min · North Railway Avenue
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Turn right onto West Big Horn Avenue
32.4 mi · 39 min · West Big Horn Avenue
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Continue on North 6th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Shoshoni Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Shoshoni Street
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Continue straight
31 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
18.2 mi · 21 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 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 Basin and Riverton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Big Horn Avenue
Turn right onto West Big Horn Avenue
32.4 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Basin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Riverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Basin to Riverton?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
East Thermopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Basin and 57 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.92 one way or $31.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Basin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Riverton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Basin and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 95.16 mi (153.14 km).
#1 Basin
Town and county seat of Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,257 |
| Coordinates | 44.3799600, -108.0389900 |
| Altitude | 1182 |
| 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: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.92 | $31.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $17.30 | $34.61 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $18.61 | $37.21 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $22.14 | $44.27 |
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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