How far is Green River, WY from Wright, WY?
The driving distance from Green River, WY to Wright, WY is about 330.6 miles (532 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Green River and Wright.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green River and Wright.
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Start on North 1st East
11 m · 7 sec · North 1st East
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Turn left onto East Flaming Gorge Way
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Flaming Gorge Way
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, US 30 East: Rock Springs
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
119.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins
1997 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West Spruce Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street
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Continue straight
63.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Turn left onto Casper West Belt
7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
1989 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road
1962 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road
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Turn right
50 mi · 57 min
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Turn right onto Bison Avenue
2187 ft · 1 min · Bison Avenue
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Turn right onto Wright Boulevard
867 ft · 25 sec · Wright Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hay Creek Road
63 m · 7 sec · Hay Creek Road
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Turn left
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Green River and Wright.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Green River and Rain And Snow Likely near Wright.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Green River to Wright?
The road trip is about 330.6 miles (532 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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 165.1 miles from Green River and 165.5 miles from Wright.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.9 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 5:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.39 one way or $90.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Green River and Rain And Snow Likely near Wright.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Wright. Straight-line distance: 253.69 mi (408.28 km).
#1 Green River
River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River
| Population | 11,788 |
| Coordinates | 41.5285800, -109.4662500 |
| Altitude | 1864 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wright
Town in Campbell County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,758 |
| Coordinates | 43.7512400, -105.4920100 |
| Altitude | 1561 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wright (-105.49201, 43.75124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 532 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $45.39 | $90.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $49.33 | $98.67 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $53.04 | $106.08 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $63.10 | $126.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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