How far is Green River, WY from Pine Bluffs, WY?

The driving distance from Green River, WY to Pine Bluffs, WY is about 311.7 miles (501.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.9 miles (452 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

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
311.69 mi
05h 10m
Flight
280.89 mi
452.05 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Green River.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.89 mi
Kilometers
452.05 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.69 mi
Kilometers
501.61 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluffs
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM MDT
Return by in Green River
Thu, Apr 23, 11:31 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green River
2026-04-23T01:10
Arrive Pine Bluffs
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 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
6:38 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
Hanna
WY

Town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

From Green River
155.5 mi
02h 35m
To Pine Bluffs
156.2 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
23 mph W
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green River and Pine Bluffs.

  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

    267.1 mi · 4 hr 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    41.9 mi · 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Pine Bluffs

    1389 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Parson Street

    1804 ft · 33 sec · Parson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 30

    1132 ft · 19 sec · US Highway 30

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street

    885 ft · 39 sec · West 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
267 mi · 86%
Purple Heart Trail
41.9 mi · 13%
East Flaming Gorge Way
1.06 mi
I 80 East
0.67 mi
Parson Street
0.34 mi
US 30 East
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

267 mi · 04h 24m

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
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
280.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanna
02h 35m from Green River
Leave By
6:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Green River and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pine Bluffs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Green River to Pine Bluffs?

The road trip is about 311.7 miles (501.6 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Hanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.5 miles from Green River and 156.2 miles from Pine Bluffs.

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

The direct path is about 280.9 miles (452 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.82 one way or $85.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Green River and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pine Bluffs.

Stop Ideas Near Hanna

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hanna, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hanna.

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

111 mi away
123 West E St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Pine Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 280.89 mi (452.05 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
Pine Bluffs

#2 Pine Bluffs

Town in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,163
Coordinates41.1819300, -104.0691200
Altitude1539
CountryUnited States
Start: Green River (-109.46625, 41.52858)
End: Pine Bluffs (-104.06912, 41.18193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11 gal
41.63 L · about $42.82
Round trip
$85.65
22 gal · 83.26 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.5 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.82 $85.65
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.54 $93.08
Premium $4.55 $50.04 $100.08
Diesel $5.41 $59.53 $119.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Green River and Pine Bluffs. The current time is 01:10:44.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.