How far is Riverton, WY from Afton, WY?

The driving distance from Riverton, WY to Afton, WY is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
232.8 mi
04h 50m
Flight
130.85 mi
210.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.85 mi
Kilometers
210.59 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.8 mi
Kilometers
374.65 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Afton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:11 AM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-04-16T04:20
Arrive Afton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:11 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverton
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
Dubois
WY

Town of the United States

From Riverton
116.3 mi
02h 25m
To Afton
116.5 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph SW
Destination
39°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Afton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Afton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Federal Boulevard

    31 m · 5 sec · North Federal Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Ramshorn Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US 26 / US 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287

  5. 5

    Continue on North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  8. 8

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Cache Drive

    120 m · 12 sec · South Cache Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue

    2015 ft · 46 sec · West Pearl Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Highway 89

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    19 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    22.8 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US Highway 89

    2494 ft · 56 sec · US Highway 89

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    17 mi · 21 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    13.8 mi · 18 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

    135 m · 21 sec · East 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and Afton.

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
77.9 mi · 33%
US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi · 23%
South Highway 89
34.7 mi · 15%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 13%
Main Street
17 mi · 7%
North Main Street
13.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

77.9 mi · 01h 28m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.9 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dubois
02h 25m from Riverton
Leave By
7:20 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Riverton and Rain And Snow near Afton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Afton?

The road trip is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Dubois is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Riverton and 116.5 miles from Afton.

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

The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.9 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 7:20 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.00 one way or $64.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Riverton and Rain And Snow near Afton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Afton. Straight-line distance: 130.85 mi (210.59 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

Population10,819
Coordinates43.0249600, -108.3801000
Altitude1509
CountryUnited States
Afton

#2 Afton

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population2,071
Coordinates42.7249300, -110.9318700
Altitude1902
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverton (-108.3801, 43.02496)
End: Afton (-110.93187, 42.72493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.1 L · about $32.00
Round trip
$64.00
16.44 gal · 62.2 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $32.00 $64.00
Mid-grade $4.23 $34.78 $69.56
Premium $4.55 $37.39 $74.79
Diesel $5.41 $44.49 $88.97

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and Afton. The current time is 04:20:49.

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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.