How far is North Rock Springs, WY from Riverton, WY?
The driving distance from North Rock Springs, WY to Riverton, WY is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (170 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Rock Springs and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Rock Springs and Riverton.
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Start on Mesa Drive
62 m · 15 sec · Mesa Drive
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Turn left onto Meadow Drive
1395 ft · 1 min · Meadow Drive
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Turn right onto Hoskins Lane
2273 ft · 2 min · Hoskins Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Yellowstone Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Yellowstone Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US 191
28.3 mi · 32 min · US 191
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Turn right onto Highway 28
66.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Highway 28
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Federal Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Rock Springs and Riverton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 28
Turn right onto Highway 28
66.5 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving North Rock Springs and Sunny near Riverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Rock Springs to Riverton?
The road trip is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Lander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from North Rock Springs and 68.2 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.6 miles (170 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.65 one way or $37.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Rock Springs and Sunny near Riverton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Rock Springs and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 105.62 mi (169.98 km).
#1 North Rock Springs
Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
| Population | 2,207 |
| Coordinates | 41.6435800, -109.2656800 |
| Altitude | 1977 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverton
City in Freemont County, Wyoming
| Population | 10,819 |
| Coordinates | 43.0249600, -108.3801000 |
| Altitude | 1509 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Federal Boulevard (-108.380624, 43.024965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.65 | $37.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $20.27 | $40.53 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $21.79 | $43.58 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $25.92 | $51.85 |
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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