How far is Riverton, WY from Moorcroft, WY?
The driving distance from Riverton, WY to Moorcroft, WY is about 273 miles (439.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Moorcroft.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Moorcroft.
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Start on North Federal Boulevard
39 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard
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Continue straight
76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
1989 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road
1962 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road
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Turn right
51.3 mi · 59 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South
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Continue on South Douglas Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway
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Take the exit slight right
133 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Garner Lake Road
4 mi · 6 min · South Garner Lake Road
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Take the ramp right
24.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
1575 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto West Converse Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Converse Street
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Turn right onto South Yellowstone Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and Moorcroft.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Riverton and Rain And Snow Likely near Moorcroft.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Moorcroft?
The road trip is about 273 miles (439.3 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Bar Nunn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from Riverton and 136.6 miles from Moorcroft.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.4 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 6:50 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.49 one way or $74.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Riverton and Rain And Snow Likely near Moorcroft.
Stop Ideas Near Bar Nunn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bar Nunn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Moorcroft. Straight-line distance: 191.62 mi (308.39 km).
#1 Riverton
City in Freemont County, Wyoming
| Population | 10,819 |
| Coordinates | 43.0249600, -108.3801000 |
| Altitude | 1509 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moorcroft
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,084 |
| Coordinates | 44.2633100, -104.9502500 |
| Altitude | 1288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moorcroft (-104.95025, 44.26331)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $37.49 | $74.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.74 | $81.49 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.81 | $87.61 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $52.12 | $104.24 |
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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