How far is Pine Bluffs, WY from Riverton, WY?
The driving distance from Pine Bluffs, WY to Riverton, WY is about 310 miles (498.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255 miles (410.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Bluffs and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluffs and Riverton.
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Start on West 3rd Street
885 ft · 39 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn slight left onto US Highway 30
1132 ft · 20 sec · US Highway 30
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Turn left onto Parson Street
1416 ft · 26 sec · Parson Street
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Take the ramp right
1485 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
41.6 mi · 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
143.5 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: Rawlins
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Cedar Street
2671 ft · 39 sec · East Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Higley Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Higley Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right
42.4 mi · 48 min
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Turn left
42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn right onto Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road
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Continue on Gas Hills Road
1 mi · 2 min · Gas Hills Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.4 mi · 2 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 Pine Bluffs and Riverton.
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
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
143 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Pine Bluffs and Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluffs to Riverton?
The road trip is about 310 miles (498.9 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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 154.8 miles from Pine Bluffs and 155.2 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255 miles (410.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 6:20 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.59 one way or $85.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Pine Bluffs and Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverton.
Stop Ideas Near Hanna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hanna.
Casper, Wyoming
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluffs and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 255 mi (410.39 km).
#1 Pine Bluffs
Town in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,163 |
| Coordinates | 41.1819300, -104.0691200 |
| Altitude | 1539 |
| 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: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $42.59 | $85.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $46.29 | $92.57 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $49.77 | $99.53 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $59.21 | $118.41 |
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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