How far is Riverton, WY from South Greeley, WY?

The driving distance from Riverton, WY to South Greeley, WY is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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
301.23 mi
05h 18m
Flight
226.58 mi
364.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.58 mi
Kilometers
364.64 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.23 mi
Kilometers
484.79 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive South Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 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
Glenrock
WY

Town in Converse County, Wyoming, United States

From Riverton
150.4 mi
02h 39m
To South Greeley
150.7 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph NNW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and South Greeley.

  1. 1

    Start on North Federal Boulevard

    39 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Cheyenne

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 Business, US 85 South: Central Avenue, Warren Gate 5

    1363 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Greeley Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Greeley Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West College Drive

    1824 ft · 36 sec · West College Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cedar Avenue

    1319 ft · 43 sec · Cedar Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Citrus Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Citrus Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rooks Avenue

    663 ft · 29 sec · Rooks Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rooks Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Boulevard
213 mi · 71%
Cheyenne
79.5 mi · 26%
Central Avenue
2.93 mi · 1%
North Greeley Highway
2.29 mi · 1%
West College Drive
0.35 mi
I 25 Business
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

North Federal Boulevard

Continue straight

76.9 mi · 01h 27m

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
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.6 mi
226.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenrock
02h 39m from Riverton
Leave By
6:22 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Riverton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Greeley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverton to South Greeley?

The road trip is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Glenrock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.4 miles from Riverton and 150.7 miles from South Greeley.

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

The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.6 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 6:22 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.38 one way or $82.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Riverton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Greeley.

Stop Ideas Near Glenrock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glenrock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glenrock.

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Casper, Wyoming

37 mi away
123 West E St.
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Douglas, Wyoming

42 mi away
628 East Richards St.
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Wheatland, Wyoming

117 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and South Greeley. Straight-line distance: 226.58 mi (364.64 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

Population10,819
Coordinates43.0249600, -108.3801000
Altitude1509
CountryUnited States
South Greeley

#2 South Greeley

Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming

Population4,217
Coordinates41.0969300, -104.8063600
Altitude1843
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverton (-108.3801, 43.02496)
End: South Greeley (-104.80636, 41.09693)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.63 gal
40.24 L · about $41.38
Round trip
$82.77
21.26 gal · 80.48 L
Estimated CO2
94.5 kg one way
Round trip: 188.9 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.38 $82.77
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.98 $89.95
Premium $4.55 $48.36 $96.71
Diesel $5.41 $57.53 $115.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and South Greeley. The current time is 00:17:45.

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.