How far is Rafter J Ranch, WY from Green River, WY?
The driving distance from Rafter J Ranch, WY to Green River, WY is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rafter J Ranch and Green River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rafter J Ranch and Green River.
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Start on South Park Ranch Road
1.3 km · 3 min · South Park Ranch Road
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Turn left onto South Park Loop Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Park Loop Road
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Turn right onto South Highway 89
7.5 mi · 10 min · South Highway 89
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
161.9 mi · 3 hr 7 min
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Take the exit left
1736 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.7 mi · 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West: Green River
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North 1st East
11 m · 2 sec · North 1st East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1st East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rafter J Ranch and Green River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Highway 89
Exit the roundabout
162 mi · 03h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Rafter J Ranch and Sunny near Green River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rafter J Ranch to Green River?
The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Pinedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Rafter J Ranch and 94 miles from Green River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 10:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.77 one way or $51.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rafter J Ranch and Sunny near Green River.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rafter J Ranch and Green River. Straight-line distance: 147.64 mi (237.61 km).
#1 Rafter J Ranch
Census-designated place in Teton County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,075 |
| Coordinates | 43.4260400, -110.7990900 |
| Altitude | 1848 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Green River
River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River
| Population | 11,788 |
| Coordinates | 41.5285800, -109.4662500 |
| Altitude | 1864 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.77 | $51.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $28.01 | $56.02 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $30.11 | $60.23 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $35.83 | $71.65 |
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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