How far is Riverton, WY from Torrington, WY?

The driving distance from Riverton, WY to Torrington, WY is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.7 miles (360 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.73 mi
04h 18m
Flight
223.67 mi
359.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.67 mi
Kilometers
359.96 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.73 mi
Kilometers
424.43 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Torrington
Thu, Apr 16, 6:07 AM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Thu, Apr 16, 10:26 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-04-16T01:48
Arrive Torrington
Thu, Apr 16, 6:07 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 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
Evansville
WY

Town in Wyoming

From Riverton
131.7 mi
02h 09m
To Torrington
132 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Federal Boulevard

    39.7 mi · 45 min · North Federal Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    76.2 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

    Take the exit slight left toward Guernsey, Torrington

    38.6 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1060 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 26/85

    8.9 mi · 12 min · US Highway 26/85

  9. 9

    Continue on West Valley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Valley Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Boulevard
213 mi · 81%
Guernsey
38.6 mi · 15%
US Highway 26/85
8.92 mi · 3%
West Valley Road
0.74 mi
Main Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

North Federal Boulevard

Continue straight

76.2 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
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
223.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evansville
02h 09m from Riverton
Leave By
8:22 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Riverton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Torrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Evansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Riverton and 132 miles from Torrington.

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

The direct path is about 223.7 miles (360 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 8:22 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Riverton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Torrington.

Stop Ideas Near Evansville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Evansville, 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 Evansville.

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

5 mi away
123 West E St.
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Douglas, Wyoming

74 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Torrington. Straight-line distance: 223.67 mi (359.96 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

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

#2 Torrington

City and county seat of Goshen County, Wyoming, US

Population6,565
Coordinates42.0624600, -104.1843900
Altitude1251
CountryUnited States
Start: North Federal Boulevard (-108.380624, 43.024965)
End: Main Street (-104.184378, 42.06246)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.31 gal
35.23 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.49
18.62 gal · 70.46 L
Estimated CO2
82.7 kg one way
Round trip: 165.5 kg / 365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.24 $72.49
Mid-grade $4.23 $39.39 $78.78
Premium $4.55 $42.35 $84.70
Diesel $5.41 $50.39 $100.77

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and Torrington. The current time is 01:48:18.

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.