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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Quick Snapshot
Road
284.79 mi
04h 46m
Flight
217.58 mi
350.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.58 mi
Kilometers
350.16 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.79 mi
Kilometers
458.33 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powell
Sat, Apr 25, 5:21 PM MDT
Return by in Douglas
Sat, Apr 25, 10:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglas
2026-04-25T12:35
Arrive Powell
Sat, Apr 25, 5:21 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:26 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglas
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Shoshoni
WY

Town of the United States

From Douglas
142.5 mi
02h 23m
To Powell
142.3 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1767 ft · 41 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Yellowstone Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North, US 87 North, US 20 West, US 26 West

    2069 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    48.8 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

    1846 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    107 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

    93.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    31.7 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greybull Highway

    2835 ft · 53 sec · Greybull Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Beacon Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Beacon Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Powell Highway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Powell Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Medicine Wheel Passage

  18. 18

    Continue on West Coulter Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Coulter Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Bent Street

    901 ft · 26 sec · South Bent Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Yellowstone Highway
95 mi · 33%
Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 29%
I 25 North
49.2 mi · 17%
Idaho Street
31.7 mi · 11%
Powell Highway
14.7 mi · 5%
Medicine Wheel Passage
4.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.2 mi
217.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
02h 23m from Douglas
Leave By
7:26 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Douglas

#1 Douglas

City in Converse County, Wyoming, United States

Population6,375
Coordinates42.7596900, -105.3822100
Altitude1474
CountryUnited States
Powell

#2 Powell

City in Park County, Wyoming, United States

Population6,127
Coordinates44.7538400, -108.7573500
Altitude1339
CountryUnited States
Start: (-105.382001, 42.75969)
End: North Bent Street (-108.757586, 44.75384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.05 gal
38.04 L · about $39.12
Round trip
$78.25
20.1 gal · 76.08 L
Estimated CO2
89.3 kg one way
Round trip: 178.6 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Douglas and Powell. The current time is 12:35:03.

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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.