How far is Riverton, WY from Lovell, WY?

The driving distance from Riverton, WY to Lovell, WY is about 158 miles (254.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.93 mi
03h 05m
Flight
125.23 mi
201.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.23 mi
Kilometers
201.54 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.93 mi
Kilometers
254.16 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lovell
Sat, May 30, 9:36 PM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Sun, May 31, 12:41 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-05-30T18:30
Arrive Lovell
Sat, May 30, 9:36 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 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
Worland
WY

City in Wyoming, United States

From Riverton
78.9 mi
01h 32m
To Lovell
79 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
12 to 26 mph SSW
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Federal Boulevard

    22.1 mi · 25 min · North Federal Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    31.9 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 6th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Street

    32.4 mi · 39 min · Park Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Railway Avenue

    2336 ft · 1 min · North Railway Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Russell Avenue

    606 ft · 22 sec · Russell Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North 10th Street

    42.4 mi · 48 min · North 10th Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    154 m · 20 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 10th Street
42.4 mi · 27%
Park Street
32.4 mi · 21%
Idaho Street
31.9 mi · 20%
North Federal Boulevard
22.1 mi · 14%
South 6th Street
0.83 mi · 1%
North Railway Avenue
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

North 10th Street

Turn left onto North 10th Street

42.4 mi · 00h 48m

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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
125.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worland
01h 32m from Riverton
Leave By
10:50 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riverton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lovell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158 miles (254.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Worland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Riverton and 79 miles from Lovell.

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

The direct path is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 10:50 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.68 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Riverton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lovell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Lovell. Straight-line distance: 125.23 mi (201.54 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

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

#2 Lovell

Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

Population2,327
Coordinates44.8374500, -108.3895600
Altitude1168
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverton (-108.3801, 43.02496)
End: Lovell (-108.38956, 44.83745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.1 L · about $21.68
Round trip
$43.37
11.14 gal · 42.2 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.68 $43.37
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.57 $47.13
Premium $4.55 $25.34 $50.68
Diesel $5.41 $30.14 $60.29

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and Lovell. The current time is 18:30:52.

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.