How far is Douglas, WY from Powell, WY?
The driving distance from Douglas, WY to Powell, WY is about 284.8 miles (458.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Douglas and Powell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas and Powell.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Center Street
1767 ft · 41 sec · East Center Street
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Continue on West Yellowstone Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Yellowstone Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North, US 87 North, US 20 West, US 26 West
2069 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
48.8 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
107 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
93.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway
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Turn right onto Idaho Street
31.7 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greybull Highway
2835 ft · 53 sec · Greybull Highway
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Turn left onto Beacon Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Beacon Hill Road
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Turn right onto Powell Highway
14.7 mi · 16 min · Powell Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage
4.2 mi · 5 min · Medicine Wheel Passage
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Continue on West Coulter Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Coulter Avenue
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Turn left onto South Bent Street
901 ft · 26 sec · South Bent Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bent Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Douglas and Powell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Yellowstone Highway
Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
93.8 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Douglas and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers near Powell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Douglas to Powell?
The road trip is about 284.8 miles (458.3 km) and usually takes 04h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.5 miles from Douglas and 142.3 miles from Powell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.12 one way or $78.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Douglas and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers near Powell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Powell. Straight-line distance: 217.58 mi (350.16 km).
#1 Douglas
City in Converse County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 6,375 |
| Coordinates | 42.7596900, -105.3822100 |
| Altitude | 1474 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Powell
City in Park County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 6,127 |
| Coordinates | 44.7538400, -108.7573500 |
| Altitude | 1339 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bent Street (-108.757586, 44.75384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 458 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $39.12 | $78.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $42.52 | $85.04 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $45.72 | $91.43 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $54.39 | $108.78 |
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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