How far is Ethete, WY from Riverton, WY?

The driving distance from Ethete, WY to Riverton, WY is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.85 mi
00h 31m
Flight
19.83 mi
31.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.83 mi
Kilometers
31.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.85 mi
Kilometers
39.99 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:04 PM MDT
Return by in Ethete
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ethete
2026-04-22T21:32
Arrive Riverton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:04 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ethete
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Arapahoe
WY

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

From Ethete
12.3 mi
00h 15m
To Riverton
12.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 35 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 37 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ethete and Riverton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ethete and Riverton.

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Michael Circle

    134 m · 21 sec · Saint Michael Circle

  2. 2

    Continue on Saint Michael Circle

    71 m · 16 sec · Saint Michael Circle

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Blue Sky Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Blue Sky Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 17 Mile Road

    17.9 mi · 21 min · 17 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Rendezvous Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Rendezvous Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Federal Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ethete and Riverton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
17 Mile Road
17.9 mi · 72%
Rendezvous Road
2.88 mi · 12%
Blue Sky Highway
1.98 mi · 8%
Saint Michael Circle
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

17 Mile Road

Turn left onto 17 Mile Road

17.9 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arapahoe
00h 15m from Ethete
Leave By
7:28 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Ethete 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 Ethete to Riverton?

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Arapahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Ethete and 12.6 miles from Riverton.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Ethete and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Riverton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ethete and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 19.83 mi (31.91 km).

Ethete

#1 Ethete

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

Population1,553
Coordinates43.0249600, -108.7726200
Altitude1632
CountryUnited States
Riverton

#2 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

Population10,819
Coordinates43.0249600, -108.3801000
Altitude1509
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Michael Circle (-108.773069, 43.024982)
End: North Federal Boulevard (-108.380624, 43.024965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.32 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.85
1.76 gal · 6.64 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.43 $6.85
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.72 $7.45
Premium $4.55 $4.00 $8.01
Diesel $5.41 $4.76 $9.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ethete and Riverton. The current time is 21:32:51.

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.