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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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
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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.
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Start on Saint Michael Circle
134 m · 21 sec · Saint Michael Circle
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Continue on Saint Michael Circle
71 m · 16 sec · Saint Michael Circle
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Turn left onto Blue Sky Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Blue Sky Highway
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Turn left onto 17 Mile Road
17.9 mi · 21 min · 17 Mile Road
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Continue on 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 Ethete 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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Ethete
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,553 |
| Coordinates | 43.0249600, -108.7726200 |
| Altitude | 1632 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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