How far is Powell, WY from Green River, WY?

The driving distance from Powell, WY to Green River, WY is about 312.9 miles (503.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m 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
312.85 mi
05h 42m
Flight
225.69 mi
363.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.69 mi
Kilometers
363.21 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.85 mi
Kilometers
503.48 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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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 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM MDT
Return by in Powell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Powell
2026-04-22T19:24
Arrive Green River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 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
Riverton
WY

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

From Powell
156.5 mi
02h 51m
To Green River
156.3 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 28 mph SSW
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 Powell and Green River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Powell and Green River.

  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 right onto West 2nd Street

    18.2 mi · 21 min · West 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    9.8 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    8.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 28

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Highway 28

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Farson Mercantile

    38.1 mi · 43 min · Farson Mercantile

  18. 18

    Continue on Elk Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elk Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit left

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    12.7 mi · 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

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

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 1st East

    11 m · 2 sec · North 1st East

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Powell 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 28
66.5 mi · 21%
Farson Mercantile
38.1 mi · 12%
West 2nd Street
37.1 mi · 12%
Shoshoni Street
31.7 mi · 10%
Powell Highway
14.7 mi · 5%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.7 mi · 4%
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
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.2 mi
225.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverton
02h 51m from Powell
Leave By
5:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Powell 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 Powell to Green River?

The road trip is about 312.9 miles (503.5 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Riverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.5 miles from Powell and 156.3 miles from Green River.

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

The direct path is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.2 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 5:34 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.98 one way or $85.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Powell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Green River.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Powell and Green River. Straight-line distance: 225.69 mi (363.21 km).

Powell

#1 Powell

City in Park County, Wyoming, United States

Population6,127
Coordinates44.7538400, -108.7573500
Altitude1339
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: North Bent Street (-108.757586, 44.75384)
End: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.04 gal
41.79 L · about $42.98
Round trip
$85.96
22.08 gal · 83.58 L
Estimated CO2
98.1 kg one way
Round trip: 196.2 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.98 $85.96
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.71 $93.42
Premium $4.55 $50.22 $100.44
Diesel $5.41 $59.75 $119.50

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 Green River. The current time is 19:24:40.

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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.