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

The driving distance from Green River, WY to Afton, WY is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
165.43 mi
03h 05m
Flight
111.68 mi
179.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.68 mi
Kilometers
179.73 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.43 mi
Kilometers
266.23 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Afton
Thu, Apr 16, 7:13 AM MDT
Return by in Green River
Thu, Apr 16, 10:18 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green River
2026-04-16T04:08
Arrive Afton
Thu, Apr 16, 7:13 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM MDT

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

Leave by
10:50 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green River
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
Kemmerer
WY

City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County

From Green River
82.6 mi
01h 32m
To Afton
82.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph WSW
Destination
39°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st East

    11 m · 3 sec · North 1st East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Flaming Gorge Way

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Flaming Gorge Way

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, US 30 West: Evanston

    2981 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    22.5 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    32.2 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 4th Avenue

    135 m · 21 sec · East 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 West
99.6 mi · 60%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.5 mi · 14%
East Flaming Gorge Way
1.08 mi · 1%
I 80 West
0.56 mi
East 4th Avenue
0.08 mi
North 1st East
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

US 30 West

Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello

98.8 mi · 01h 49m

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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kemmerer
01h 32m from Green River
Leave By
10:50 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Green River and Rain And Snow near Afton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Kemmerer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Green River and 82.8 miles from Afton.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 10:50 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms around Green River and Rain And Snow near Afton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Afton. Straight-line distance: 111.68 mi (179.73 km).

Green River

#1 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
Afton

#2 Afton

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population2,071
Coordinates42.7249300, -110.9318700
Altitude1902
CountryUnited States
Start: Green River (-109.46625, 41.52858)
End: Afton (-110.93187, 42.72493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.1 L · about $22.74
Round trip
$45.47
11.68 gal · 44.2 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.74 $45.47
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.71 $49.42
Premium $4.55 $26.57 $53.13
Diesel $5.41 $31.61 $63.21

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Green River and Afton. The current time is 04:08:23.

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.