How far is Riverton, WY from Pinedale, WY?

The driving distance from Riverton, WY to Pinedale, WY is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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
158.75 mi
03h 00m
Flight
75.69 mi
121.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.69 mi
Kilometers
121.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.75 mi
Kilometers
255.49 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinedale
Sat, May 2, 3:33 PM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Sat, May 2, 6:34 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-05-02T12:33
Arrive Pinedale
Sat, May 2, 3:33 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 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
Superior
WY

Town of the United States

From Riverton
79.3 mi
01h 30m
To Pinedale
79.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Federal Boulevard

    15 mi · 17 min · North Federal Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    9.8 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    8.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 28

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Highway 28

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Farson Mercantile

    47.5 mi · 52 min · Farson Mercantile

  6. 6

    Continue on United States Highway 191

    10.6 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 191

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 191

    1995 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 191

  8. 8

    Continue on South Pine Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Pine Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 28
66.5 mi · 42%
Farson Mercantile
47.5 mi · 30%
North Federal Boulevard
15 mi · 9%
United States Highway 191
10.6 mi · 7%
South Main Street
9.76 mi · 6%
East Main Street
8.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.1 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Superior
01h 30m from Riverton
Leave By
10:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverton and Sunny near Pinedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Riverton and 79.4 miles from Pinedale.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.1 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 10:58 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.80 one way or $43.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverton and Sunny near Pinedale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Pinedale. Straight-line distance: 75.69 mi (121.81 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

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

#2 Pinedale

Town in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,875
Coordinates42.8666100, -109.8609900
Altitude2189
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverton (-108.3801, 43.02496)
End: Pinedale (-109.86099, 42.86661)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.21 L · about $21.80
Round trip
$43.60
11.2 gal · 42.42 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.80 $43.60
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.69 $47.39
Premium $4.55 $25.47 $50.95
Diesel $5.41 $30.31 $60.61

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and Pinedale. The current time is 12:33:11.

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.