How far is Evanston, WY from Green River, WY?

The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Green River, WY is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
86.05 mi
01h 17m
Flight
79.64 mi
128.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.64 mi
Kilometers
128.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.05 mi
Kilometers
138.49 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green River
Sat, Apr 25, 11:41 AM MDT
Return by in Evanston
Sat, Apr 25, 12:59 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-25T10:24
Arrive Green River
Sat, Apr 25, 11:41 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Lyman
WY

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming

From Evanston
43 mi
00h 38m
To Green River
43.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Green River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Green River.

  1. 1

    Start on Bear River Drive

    107 m · 18 sec · Bear River Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Front Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 80 East, US 189 North

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, US 30 Business East: Green River

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 1st East

    11 m · 2 sec · North 1st East

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Green River.

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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
83.7 mi · 97%
I 80 Business East
1.42 mi · 2%
Front Street
0.68 mi · 1%
I 80 East
0.25 mi
Bear River Drive
0.07 mi
North 1st East
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

83.7 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyman
00h 38m from Evanston
Leave By
3:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Evanston and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Green River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Green River?

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Lyman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Evanston and 43.1 miles from Green River.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Evanston and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Green River.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Green River. Straight-line distance: 79.64 mi (128.17 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population11,570
Coordinates41.2682800, -110.9632400
Altitude2057
CountryUnited States
Green River

#2 Green River

River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River

Population11,788
Coordinates41.5285800, -109.4662500
Altitude1864
CountryUnited States
Start: Bear River Drive (-110.96333, 41.268342)
End: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.49 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.67
6.08 gal · 22.98 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.83 $23.67
Mid-grade $4.23 $12.86 $25.72
Premium $4.55 $13.83 $27.66
Diesel $5.41 $16.45 $32.90

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 Evanston and Green River. The current time is 10:24:10.

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.