How far is Powell, WY from Douglas, WY?

The driving distance from Powell, WY to Douglas, WY is about 284.7 miles (458.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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
284.72 mi
04h 46m
Flight
217.58 mi
350.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.58 mi
Kilometers
350.16 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.72 mi
Kilometers
458.21 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglas
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM MDT
Return by in Powell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Powell
2026-04-23T05:02
Arrive Douglas
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
7:28 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Powell
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
Shoshoni
WY

Town of the United States

From Powell
142.5 mi
02h 23m
To Douglas
142.3 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
21 to 39 mph NNW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
30 to 40 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Powell and Douglas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Powell and Douglas.

  1. 1

    Start on North Bent Street

    871 ft · 26 sec · North Bent Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Coulter Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Coulter Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Medicine Wheel Passage

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Powell Highway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Powell Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Beacon Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Beacon Hill Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greybull Highway

    2835 ft · 54 sec · Greybull Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Shoshoni Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Shoshoni Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    33.1 mi · 38 min · East 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West US Highway 20-26

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min · West US Highway 20-26

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    49 mi · 52 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25, WY 59: Douglas, Gillette

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Powell and Douglas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 20-26
110 mi · 39%
East 2nd Street
33.1 mi · 12%
Shoshoni Street
31.7 mi · 11%
Powell Highway
14.7 mi · 5%
Medicine Wheel Passage
4.2 mi · 1%
I 25
2.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

81.5 mi · 01h 29m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.1 mi
217.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
02h 23m from Powell
Leave By
7:28 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Powell and Chance Rain Showers near Douglas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Powell to Douglas?

The road trip is about 284.7 miles (458.2 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.5 miles from Powell and 142.3 miles from Douglas.

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

The direct path is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 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 7:28 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.12 one way or $78.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Powell and Chance Rain Showers near Douglas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Powell and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 217.58 mi (350.16 km).

Powell

#1 Powell

City in Park County, Wyoming, United States

Population6,127
Coordinates44.7538400, -108.7573500
Altitude1339
CountryUnited States
Douglas

#2 Douglas

City in Converse County, Wyoming, United States

Population6,375
Coordinates42.7596900, -105.3822100
Altitude1474
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bent Street (-108.757586, 44.75384)
End: (-105.382001, 42.75969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.05 gal
38.03 L · about $39.12
Round trip
$78.25
20.1 gal · 76.06 L
Estimated CO2
89.3 kg one way
Round trip: 178.6 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.12 $78.25
Mid-grade $4.23 $42.52 $85.04
Premium $4.55 $45.72 $91.43
Diesel $5.41 $54.39 $108.78

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 Powell and Douglas. The current time is 05:02:28.

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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.