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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.99 mi
05h 04m
Flight
191.62 mi
308.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.62 mi
Kilometers
308.39 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.99 mi
Kilometers
439.33 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moorcroft
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 PM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-04-23T09:21
Arrive Moorcroft
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 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
Bar Nunn
WY

Town of the United States

From Riverton
136.3 mi
02h 32m
To Moorcroft
136.6 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph NNW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 26 mph NW

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.

  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

    3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest

    1989 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Horseshoe Road

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  10. 10

    Continue on South Douglas Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    133 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Garner Lake Road

    4 mi · 6 min · South Garner Lake Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    24.1 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1575 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Converse Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Converse Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Yellowstone Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Boulevard
116 mi · 42%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 12%
South Garner Lake Road
28.4 mi · 10%
I 25 North
20.5 mi · 8%
Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 7%
South Douglas Highway
1.75 mi · 1%
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 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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.4 mi
191.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bar Nunn
02h 32m from Riverton
Leave By
6:50 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bar Nunn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bar Nunn.

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

7 mi away
123 West E St.
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Douglas, Wyoming

81 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Moorcroft. Straight-line distance: 191.62 mi (308.39 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

Population10,819
Coordinates43.0249600, -108.3801000
Altitude1509
CountryUnited States
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#2 Moorcroft

Town of the United States

Population1,084
Coordinates44.2633100, -104.9502500
Altitude1288
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverton (-108.3801, 43.02496)
End: Moorcroft (-104.95025, 44.26331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.63 gal
36.46 L · about $37.49
Round trip
$74.98
19.26 gal · 72.92 L
Estimated CO2
85.6 kg one way
Round trip: 171.2 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and Moorcroft. The current time is 09:21:52.

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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.