How far is Riverton, WY from Fort Washakie, WY?
The driving distance from Riverton, WY to Fort Washakie, WY is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Fort Washakie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Fort Washakie.
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Start on North Federal Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Federal Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rendezvous Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Rendezvous Road
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Continue on 17 Mile Road
17.9 mi · 21 min · 17 Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Sky Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Blue Sky Highway
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Turn left onto Ethete Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Ethete Road
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Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Fork Road
137 m · 20 sec · North Fork Road
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Turn right onto Black Coal Drive
1015 ft · 46 sec · Black Coal Drive
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
8 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and Fort Washakie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
17 Mile Road
Continue on 17 Mile Road
17.9 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Riverton and Sunny near Fort Washakie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Fort Washakie?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Riverton and 15.7 miles from Fort Washakie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverton and Sunny near Fort Washakie.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Fort Washakie. Straight-line distance: 25.41 mi (40.89 km).
#1 Riverton
City in Freemont County, Wyoming
| Population | 10,819 |
| Coordinates | 43.0249600, -108.3801000 |
| Altitude | 1509 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Washakie
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,759 |
| Coordinates | 43.0063500, -108.8823500 |
| Altitude | 1698 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Washakie (-108.88235, 43.00635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
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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