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

The driving distance from Green River, WY to Douglas, WY is about 292 miles (469.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
291.98 mi
04h 44m
Flight
225.82 mi
363.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.82 mi
Kilometers
363.43 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.98 mi
Kilometers
469.9 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglas
Thu, Apr 16, 10:32 AM MDT
Return by in Green River
Thu, Apr 16, 3:17 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green River
2026-04-16T05:48
Arrive Douglas
Thu, Apr 16, 10:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
Bairoil
WY

Town of the United States

From Green River
145.8 mi
02h 22m
To Douglas
146.1 mi
02h 22m

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
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    49 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25, WY 59: Douglas, Gillette

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
119 mi · 41%
3rd Street
108 mi · 37%
Casper West Belt
59 mi · 20%
I 25
2.21 mi · 1%
West Spruce Street
1.73 mi · 1%
East Flaming Gorge Way
1.06 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

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
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.2 mi
225.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
02h 22m from Green River
Leave By
7:30 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Green River and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Douglas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 292 miles (469.9 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Bairoil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.8 miles from Green River and 146.1 miles from Douglas.

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

The direct path is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 7:30 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Douglas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 225.82 mi (363.43 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
Douglas

#2 Douglas

City in Converse County, Wyoming, United States

Population6,375
Coordinates42.7596900, -105.3822100
Altitude1474
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)
End: (-105.382001, 42.75969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.3 gal
39 L · about $40.10
Round trip
$80.20
20.6 gal · 78 L
Estimated CO2
91.5 kg one way
Round trip: 183.1 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.10 $80.20
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.58 $87.16
Premium $4.55 $46.85 $93.71
Diesel $5.41 $55.74 $111.49

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 Douglas. The current time is 05:48:23.

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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.