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

The driving distance from Ranchester, WY to Green River, WY is about 401.8 miles (646.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
401.75 mi
06h 29m
Flight
260.73 mi
419.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.73 mi
Kilometers
419.6 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
401.75 mi
Kilometers
646.56 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM MDT
Return by in Ranchester
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ranchester
2026-04-22T19:12
Arrive Green River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ranchester
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Mountain View
WY

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

From Ranchester
200.7 mi
03h 14m
To Green River
201.1 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 26 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 Ranchester and Green River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dayton Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dayton Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    47.8 mi · 48 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper

    111.4 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    577 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 308

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    44.1 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Spruce Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    119.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

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

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 1st East

    11 m · 2 sec · North 1st East

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ranchester 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
119 mi · 30%
I 25 South
111 mi · 28%
County Road 308
108 mi · 27%
Dayton Street
49 mi · 12%
Casper West Belt
7.28 mi · 2%
West Spruce Street
2.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

119 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+141.1 mi
260.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View
03h 14m from Ranchester
Leave By
11:02 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ranchester 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 Ranchester to Green River?

The road trip is about 401.8 miles (646.6 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.7 miles from Ranchester and 201.1 miles from Green River.

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

The direct path is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 141.1 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.20 one way or $110.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mountain View

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mountain View, 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 Mountain View.

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

5 mi away
123 West E St.
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

83 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ranchester and Green River. Straight-line distance: 260.73 mi (419.6 km).

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#1 Ranchester

Town of the United States

Population1,082
Coordinates44.9088600, -107.1634100
Altitude1147
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: Dayton Street (-107.16341, 44.908848)
End: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 647 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.18 gal
53.66 L · about $55.20
Round trip
$110.41
28.36 gal · 107.32 L
Estimated CO2
126 kg one way
Round trip: 252 kg / 556 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $55.20 $110.41
Mid-grade $4.23 $60.00 $119.99
Premium $4.55 $64.50 $129.01
Diesel $5.41 $76.74 $153.48

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 Ranchester and Green River. The current time is 19:12:28.

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.