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

The driving distance from Green River, WY to Powell, WY is about 313 miles (503.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m 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
313.04 mi
05h 41m
Flight
225.69 mi
363.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.69 mi
Kilometers
363.21 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.04 mi
Kilometers
503.79 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powell
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 AM MDT
Return by in Green River
Sat, Apr 18, 4:06 PM 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 Powell
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
5:38 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
Riverton
WY

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

From Green River
156.6 mi
02h 50m
To Powell
156.5 mi
02h 50m

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
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    31.7 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greybull Highway

    2835 ft · 53 sec · Greybull Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Beacon Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Beacon Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Powell Highway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Powell Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Medicine Wheel Passage

  19. 19

    Continue on West Coulter Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Coulter Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Bent Street

    901 ft · 26 sec · South Bent Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bent Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 26%
Highway 28
74.9 mi · 24%
US 191
38.1 mi · 12%
Idaho Street
31.7 mi · 10%
Powell Highway
14.7 mi · 5%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Broadway Street

Turn left onto Broadway Street

81.5 mi · 01h 29m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.3 mi
225.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverton
02h 50m from Green River
Leave By
5:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Green River and Sunny near Powell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 313 miles (503.8 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Riverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Green River and 156.5 miles from Powell.

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

The direct path is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 5:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.02 one way or $86.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Powell. Straight-line distance: 225.69 mi (363.21 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
Powell

#2 Powell

City in Park County, Wyoming, United States

Population6,127
Coordinates44.7538400, -108.7573500
Altitude1339
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)
End: North Bent Street (-108.757586, 44.75384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.05 gal
41.81 L · about $43.02
Round trip
$86.04
22.1 gal · 83.62 L
Estimated CO2
98.2 kg one way
Round trip: 196.4 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $43.02 $86.04
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.75 $93.51
Premium $4.55 $50.27 $100.53
Diesel $5.41 $59.80 $119.61

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 Powell. The current time is 04:43:25.

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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.