How far is Riverton, WY from Saratoga, WY?

The driving distance from Riverton, WY to Saratoga, WY is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
163.61 mi
03h 31m
Flight
135.07 mi
217.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.07 mi
Kilometers
217.38 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.61 mi
Kilometers
263.3 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saratoga
Tue, Jun 2, 12:20 AM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Tue, Jun 2, 3:51 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-06-01T20:49
Arrive Saratoga
Tue, Jun 2, 12:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 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
Bairoil
WY

Town of the United States

From Riverton
81.8 mi
01h 45m
To Saratoga
81.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM MDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Federal Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Federal Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gas Hills Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Gas Hills Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Sand Draw Road

    34.6 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    42.4 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cedar Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    18.6 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, US 287 South, WY 130 East: Walcott, Medicine Bow National Forest, Saratoga

    2548 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 130

    19.6 mi · 21 min · State Highway 130

  12. 12

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2972 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Bridge Avenue

    106 m · 10 sec · East Bridge Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi · 21%
State Highway 130
19.6 mi · 12%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi · 11%
East Cedar Street
1.4 mi · 1%
North Federal Boulevard
1.36 mi · 1%
Gas Hills Road
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

42.4 mi · 00h 48m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
01h 45m from Riverton
Leave By
9:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverton and Sunny near Saratoga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Bairoil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Riverton and 81.8 miles from Saratoga.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 9:58 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.46 one way or $44.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Saratoga. Straight-line distance: 135.07 mi (217.38 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

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

#2 Saratoga

Town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,599
Coordinates41.4549600, -106.8064300
Altitude2068
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverton (-108.3801, 43.02496)
End: Saratoga (-106.80643, 41.45496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.85 L · about $22.46
Round trip
$44.93
11.54 gal · 43.7 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.46 $44.93
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.41 $48.83
Premium $4.55 $26.25 $52.50
Diesel $5.41 $31.23 $62.45

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and Saratoga. The current time is 20:49:14.

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.