How far is Mills, WY from Riverton, WY?

The driving distance from Mills, WY to Riverton, WY is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
118.36 mi
02h 09m
Flight
102.69 mi
165.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.69 mi
Kilometers
165.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.36 mi
Kilometers
190.48 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM MDT
Return by in Mills
Thu, Apr 23, 10:50 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mills
2026-04-23T06:31
Arrive Riverton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mills
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
Shoshoni
WY

Town of the United States

From Mills
59.1 mi
01h 04m
To Riverton
59.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
21 to 43 mph W
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mills and Riverton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mills and Riverton.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    956 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Wyoming Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Southwest Wyoming Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Yellowstone Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Federal Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mills and Riverton.

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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Yellowstone Highway
117 mi · 99%
Southwest Wyoming Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
1st Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

West Yellowstone Highway

Continue straight

88.1 mi · 01h 40m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
102.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
01h 04m from Mills
Leave By
2:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Mills and Chance Rain Showers near Riverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mills to Riverton?

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Mills and 59.2 miles from Riverton.

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

The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.27 one way or $32.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Mills and Chance Rain Showers near Riverton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mills and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 102.69 mi (165.26 km).

Mills

#1 Mills

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population4,077
Coordinates42.8405200, -106.3658600
Altitude1562
CountryUnited States
Riverton

#2 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

Population10,819
Coordinates43.0249600, -108.3801000
Altitude1509
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-106.365831, 42.8405)
End: North Federal Boulevard (-108.380624, 43.024965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.81 L · about $16.27
Round trip
$32.55
8.36 gal · 31.62 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.27 $32.55
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.69 $35.37
Premium $4.55 $19.01 $38.03
Diesel $5.41 $22.62 $45.24

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 Mills and Riverton. The current time is 06:31:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.