How far is Riverton, WY from Pine Bluffs, WY?
The driving distance from Riverton, WY to Pine Bluffs, WY is about 310.3 miles (499.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255 miles (410.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Pine Bluffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Pine Bluffs.
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Start on North Federal Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Federal Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gas Hills Road
1 mi · 2 min · Gas Hills Road
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Turn straight onto Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn right
42.4 mi · 48 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cedar Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Cedar Street
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Take the exit straight
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
143 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
41.9 mi · 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Pine Bluffs
1389 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Parson Street
1804 ft · 33 sec · Parson Street
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Continue on US Highway 30
1132 ft · 19 sec · US Highway 30
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Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street
885 ft · 39 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and Pine Bluffs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
143 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riverton and Mostly Clear near Pine Bluffs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Pine Bluffs?
The road trip is about 310.3 miles (499.3 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?
Hanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.9 miles from Riverton and 155.3 miles from Pine Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255 miles (410.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 5:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.63 one way or $85.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Riverton and Mostly Clear near Pine Bluffs.
Stop Ideas Near Hanna
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 Hanna.
Casper, Wyoming
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Pine Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 255 mi (410.39 km).
#1 Riverton
City in Freemont County, Wyoming
| Population | 10,819 |
| Coordinates | 43.0249600, -108.3801000 |
| Altitude | 1509 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pine Bluffs
Town in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,163 |
| Coordinates | 41.1819300, -104.0691200 |
| Altitude | 1539 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Bluffs (-104.06912, 41.18193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $42.63 | $85.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $46.33 | $92.66 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $49.81 | $99.62 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $59.26 | $118.52 |
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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