How far is Riverton, WY from Mountain View, WY?
The driving distance from Riverton, WY to Mountain View, WY is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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 03h 53m.
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.
Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Mountain View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Mountain View.
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Start on North Federal Boulevard
15 mi · 17 min · North Federal Boulevard
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Continue on South Main Street
9.8 mi · 12 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
8.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Highway 28
66.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Highway 28
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Turn left onto Farson Mercantile
38.1 mi · 43 min · Farson Mercantile
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Continue on Elk Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elk Street
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Take the exit left
1736 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
64.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 412, WY 414: Mountain View, Carter
2091 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 414 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 414 North
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
981 ft · 33 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Birch Street
134 m · 21 sec · Birch Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
30 m · 4 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and Mountain View.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 28
Continue on Highway 28
66.5 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riverton and Sunny near Mountain View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Mountain View?
The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
North Rock Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Riverton and 105.1 miles from Mountain View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.85 one way or $57.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Riverton and Sunny near Mountain View.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Mountain View. Straight-line distance: 157.47 mi (253.43 km).
#1 Riverton
City in Freemont County, Wyoming
| Population | 10,819 |
| Coordinates | 43.0249600, -108.3801000 |
| Altitude | 1509 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mountain View
Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.2688400, -110.3398800 |
| Altitude | 2074 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain View (-110.33988, 41.26884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $28.85 | $57.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $31.35 | $62.70 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $33.71 | $67.42 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $40.10 | $80.21 |
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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