How far is Pine Bluffs, WY from Green River, WY?

The driving distance from Pine Bluffs, WY to Green River, WY is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.9 miles (452 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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
311.38 mi
04h 41m
Flight
280.89 mi
452.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.89 mi
Kilometers
452.05 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.38 mi
Kilometers
501.11 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM MDT
Return by in Pine Bluffs
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluffs
2026-04-22T19:19
Arrive Green River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Bluffs
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
Hanna
WY

Town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

From Pine Bluffs
155.5 mi
02h 20m
To Green River
155.8 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 28 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluffs and Green River.

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    885 ft · 39 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto US Highway 30

    1132 ft · 20 sec · US Highway 30

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Parson Street

    1416 ft · 26 sec · Parson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1485 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    41.6 mi · 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    267.3 mi · 4 hr 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West: Green River

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 1st East

    11 m · 2 sec · North 1st East

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st East

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
267 mi · 86%
Purple Heart Trail
41.6 mi · 13%
I 80 Business West
1.87 mi · 1%
Parson Street
0.55 mi
US Highway 30
0.21 mi
West 3rd Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on 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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
280.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanna
02h 20m from Pine Bluffs
Leave By
7:36 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Bluffs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Green River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluffs to Green River?

The road trip is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Hanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.5 miles from Pine Bluffs and 155.8 miles from Green River.

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

The direct path is about 280.9 miles (452 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 7:36 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.78 one way or $85.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pine Bluffs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Green River.

Stop Ideas Near Hanna

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hanna, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hanna.

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

111 mi away
123 West E St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluffs and Green River. Straight-line distance: 280.89 mi (452.05 km).

Pine Bluffs

#1 Pine Bluffs

Town in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,163
Coordinates41.1819300, -104.0691200
Altitude1539
CountryUnited States
Green River

#2 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
Start: West 3rd Street (-104.06912, 41.181913)
End: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.99 gal
41.59 L · about $42.78
Round trip
$85.57
21.98 gal · 83.18 L
Estimated CO2
97.7 kg one way
Round trip: 195.3 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.78 $85.57
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.50 $93.00
Premium $4.55 $49.99 $99.99
Diesel $5.41 $59.48 $118.96

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 Pine Bluffs and Green River. The current time is 19:19:13.

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.