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

The driving distance from Green River, WY to Lander, WY is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.41 mi
02h 32m
Flight
97.68 mi
157.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.68 mi
Kilometers
157.2 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.41 mi
Kilometers
208.27 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lander
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 AM MDT
Return by in Green River
Sat, Apr 18, 9:48 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green River
2026-04-18T04:43
Arrive Lander
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green River
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
Superior
WY

Town of the United States

From Green River
64.6 mi
01h 16m
To Lander
64.7 mi
01h 16m

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
48°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.8 mi · 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North

    1730 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Elk Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Elk Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US 191

    38.1 mi · 43 min · US 191

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 28

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Highway 28

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 28
75.2 mi · 58%
US 191
38.1 mi · 29%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.8 mi · 10%
Elk Street
1.12 mi · 1%
East Flaming Gorge Way
1.06 mi · 1%
I 80 East
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 28

Turn right onto Highway 28

66.5 mi · 01h 15m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
97.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Superior
01h 16m from Green River
Leave By
1:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Green River and Sunny near Lander.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Green River and 64.7 miles from Lander.

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

The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.79 one way or $35.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Lander. Straight-line distance: 97.68 mi (157.2 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
Lander

#2 Lander

City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States

Population7,467
Coordinates42.8330100, -108.7306700
Altitude1632
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)
End: Main Street (-108.730657, 42.833044)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.29 L · about $17.79
Round trip
$35.58
9.14 gal · 34.58 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.79 $35.58
Mid-grade $4.23 $19.34 $38.67
Premium $4.55 $20.79 $41.58
Diesel $5.41 $24.73 $49.47

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 Lander. The current time is 04:43:19.

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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.