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

The driving distance from Riverton, WY to South Park, WY is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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
170.54 mi
03h 28m
Flight
124.55 mi
200.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.55 mi
Kilometers
200.45 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.54 mi
Kilometers
274.45 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Park
Thu, Jun 11, 7:39 AM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Thu, Jun 11, 11:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-06-11T04:10
Arrive South Park
Thu, Jun 11, 7:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 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
Dubois
WY

Town of the United States

From Riverton
85.1 mi
01h 44m
To South Park
85.4 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Federal Boulevard

    31 m · 5 sec · North Federal Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Ramshorn Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US 26 / US 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287

  5. 5

    Continue on North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  8. 8

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Cache Drive

    120 m · 12 sec · South Cache Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue

    2015 ft · 46 sec · West Pearl Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Highway 89

    4.3 mi · 7 min · South Highway 89

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Park Loop Road

    2993 ft · 1 min · South Park Loop Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Melody Creek Lane

    1.1 km · 3 min · Melody Creek Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Melody Creek Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
77.9 mi · 46%
US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi · 31%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 17%
South Highway 89
4.34 mi · 3%
East Ramshorn Street
2.25 mi · 1%
West Broadway Avenue
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

77.9 mi · 01h 28m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dubois
01h 44m from Riverton
Leave By
10:02 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverton and Sunny near South Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Dubois is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Riverton and 85.4 miles from South Park.

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

The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 10:02 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverton and Sunny near South Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and South Park. Straight-line distance: 124.55 mi (200.45 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

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

#2 South Park

Census-designated place in Teton County, Wyoming

Population1,731
Coordinates43.4221500, -110.7932600
Altitude1846
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverton (-108.3801, 43.02496)
End: South Park (-110.79326, 43.42215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.78 L · about $23.44
Round trip
$46.87
12.04 gal · 45.56 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.44 $46.87
Mid-grade $4.23 $25.47 $50.94
Premium $4.55 $27.38 $54.77
Diesel $5.41 $32.58 $65.16

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and South Park. The current time is 04:10:43.

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.