How far is Riverton, WY from Evansville, WY?

The driving distance from Riverton, WY to Evansville, WY is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.5 mi
02h 22m
Flight
107.41 mi
172.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.41 mi
Kilometers
172.86 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.5 mi
Kilometers
198.76 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 AM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:09 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-04-18T04:23
Arrive Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverton
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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 Riverton
61.6 mi
01h 11m
To Evansville
61.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Federal Boulevard

    39 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Wyoming Boulevard, Evansville

    1513 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Southeast Wyoming Boulevard

    119 m · 7 sec · Southeast Wyoming Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Curtis Street

    2166 ft · 1 min · Curtis Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    648 ft · 28 sec · 1st Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Boulevard
120 mi · 97%
Curtis Street
0.41 mi
Wyoming Boulevard
0.29 mi
1st Street
0.12 mi
Southeast Wyoming Boulevard
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

North Federal Boulevard

Continue straight

76.9 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
107.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
01h 11m from Riverton
Leave By
1:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverton and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Riverton and 61.9 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverton and Sunny near Evansville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 107.41 mi (172.86 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

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

#2 Evansville

Town in Wyoming

Population3,004
Coordinates42.8599700, -106.2683600
Altitude1562
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverton (-108.3801, 43.02496)
End: Evansville (-106.26836, 42.85997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.5 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.95
8.72 gal · 33 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.97 $33.95
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.45 $36.89
Premium $4.55 $19.83 $39.67
Diesel $5.41 $23.60 $47.19

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and Evansville. The current time is 04:23:30.

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.