How far is Riverton, WY from Sheridan, WY?

The driving distance from Riverton, WY to Sheridan, WY is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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
212.94 mi
04h 02m
Flight
141.48 mi
227.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.48 mi
Kilometers
227.69 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.94 mi
Kilometers
342.7 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheridan
Sat, Apr 25, 4:34 PM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Sat, Apr 25, 8:37 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-04-25T12:31
Arrive Sheridan
Sat, Apr 25, 4:34 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 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
Manderson
WY

Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

From Riverton
109.4 mi
02h 01m
To Sheridan
103.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
45°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Federal Boulevard

    22.1 mi · 25 min · North Federal Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    31.9 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 6th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Street

    32.4 mi · 39 min · Park Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Railway Avenue

    2336 ft · 1 min · North Railway Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Russell Avenue

    606 ft · 22 sec · Russell Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North 10th Street

    37.5 mi · 42 min · North 10th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Greybull Avenue

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Greybull Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2129 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Loucks Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Loucks Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Loucks Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greybull Avenue
90.6 mi · 43%
North 10th Street
37.5 mi · 18%
Park Street
32.4 mi · 15%
Idaho Street
31.9 mi · 15%
North Federal Boulevard
22.1 mi · 10%
North Main Street
3.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Greybull Avenue

Turn right onto Greybull Avenue

78.8 mi · 01h 44m

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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.4 mi
141.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manderson
02h 01m from Riverton
Leave By
8:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Riverton and Chance Snow Showers near Sheridan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Manderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.4 miles from Riverton and 103.5 miles from Sheridan.

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

The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.4 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 8:54 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.24 one way or $58.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverton and Chance Snow Showers near Sheridan.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 141.48 mi (227.69 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

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

#2 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

Population18,095
Coordinates44.7971900, -106.9561800
Altitude1141
CountryUnited States
Start: North Federal Boulevard (-108.380624, 43.024965)
End: West Loucks Street (-106.956181, 44.797278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.51 gal
28.44 L · about $29.24
Round trip
$58.47
15.02 gal · 56.88 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.5 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $29.24 $58.47
Mid-grade $4.23 $31.77 $63.55
Premium $4.55 $34.16 $68.33
Diesel $5.41 $40.64 $81.29

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and Sheridan. The current time is 12:31:33.

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.