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

The driving distance from Green River, WY to Ranchettes, WY is about 279.2 miles (449.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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
279.24 mi
04h 43m
Flight
243.36 mi
391.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.36 mi
Kilometers
391.65 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.24 mi
Kilometers
449.39 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ranchettes
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM MDT
Return by in Green River
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green River
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Ranchettes
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 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
Sinclair
WY

Town of the United States

From Green River
139.4 mi
02h 21m
To Ranchettes
139.9 mi
02h 21m

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
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
30 to 40 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1601 ft · 18 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Casper

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WY 211: Horse Creek Road

    1174 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Horse Creek Road

    2502 ft · 52 sec · Horse Creek Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Iron Mountain Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Iron Mountain Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iron Mountain Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 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
274 mi · 98%
Iron Mountain Road
1.98 mi · 1%
East Flaming Gorge Way
1.06 mi
I 80 East
0.67 mi
Horse Creek Road
0.47 mi
Purple Heart Trail
0.3 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
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
243.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sinclair
02h 21m from Green River
Leave By
7:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.2 miles (449.4 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Sinclair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Green River and 139.9 miles from Ranchettes.

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

The direct path is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 7:34 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.35 one way or $76.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 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 Ranchettes.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Ranchettes. Straight-line distance: 243.36 mi (391.65 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
Ranchettes

#2 Ranchettes

Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming

Population5,798
Coordinates41.2185900, -104.7902500
Altitude1890
CountryUnited States
Start: Green River (-109.46625, 41.52858)
End: Ranchettes (-104.79025, 41.21859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.85 gal
37.3 L · about $38.35
Round trip
$76.69
19.7 gal · 74.6 L
Estimated CO2
87.5 kg one way
Round trip: 175.1 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.35 $76.69
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.68 $83.35
Premium $4.55 $44.81 $89.62
Diesel $5.41 $53.31 $106.62

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 Ranchettes. The current time is 01:25:50.

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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.