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

The driving distance from Green River, WY to Buffalo, WY is about 351.4 miles (565.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.8 miles (386 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
351.38 mi
06h 04m
Flight
239.86 mi
386.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.86 mi
Kilometers
386.02 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.38 mi
Kilometers
565.49 km
Drive Time
06h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 10:56 AM MDT
Return by in Green River
Sat, Apr 18, 5:01 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green River
2026-04-18T04:52
Arrive Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 10:56 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green River
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Bairoil
WY

Town of the United States

From Green River
175.5 mi
03h 02m
To Buffalo
175.8 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
44°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st East

    11 m · 7 sec · North 1st East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Flaming Gorge Way

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Flaming Gorge Way

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, US 30 East: Rock Springs

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    119.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins

    1997 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Spruce Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest

    1989 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    108.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 Business, US 87 Business: Buffalo

    1884 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
119 mi · 34%
I 25 North
109 mi · 31%
3rd Street
108 mi · 31%
Casper West Belt
10.2 mi · 3%
West Spruce Street
1.73 mi
South Main Street
1.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

119 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+111.6 mi
239.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
03h 02m from Green River
Leave By
11:50 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Green River and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 351.4 miles (565.5 km) and usually takes 06h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bairoil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.5 miles from Green River and 175.8 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 239.8 miles (386 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.6 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.27 one way or $96.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Green River and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 239.86 mi (386.02 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
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

City in and county seat of Johnson County, Wyoming, United States

Population4,659
Coordinates44.3483100, -106.6989400
Altitude1416
CountryUnited States
Start: Green River (-109.46625, 41.52858)
End: Buffalo (-106.69894, 44.34831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 565 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.4 gal
46.94 L · about $48.27
Round trip
$96.55
24.8 gal · 93.88 L
Estimated CO2
110.2 kg one way
Round trip: 220.4 kg / 486 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $48.27 $96.55
Mid-grade $4.23 $52.46 $104.93
Premium $4.55 $56.41 $112.82
Diesel $5.41 $67.11 $134.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Green River and Buffalo. The current time is 04:52:06.

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.