How far is Riverton, WY from Upton, WY?
The driving distance from Riverton, WY to Upton, WY is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.9 miles (325 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Upton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Upton.
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Start on North Federal Boulevard
39 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard
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Continue straight
76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
1989 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road
1962 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road
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Turn right
51.3 mi · 59 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South
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Continue on South Douglas Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway
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Take the exit slight right
133 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Garner Lake Road
4 mi · 6 min · South Garner Lake Road
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Take the ramp right
25.5 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right
801 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto I-90 Access Road
1014 ft · 22 sec · I-90 Access Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Converse Street
1802 ft · 31 sec · East Converse Street
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Continue on US Highway 16
19.3 mi · 29 min · US Highway 16
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Turn left onto Ash Street
17 m · 1 sec · Ash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and Upton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Riverton and Sunny near Upton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Upton?
The road trip is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?
Midwest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.3 miles from Riverton and 146.6 miles from Upton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.9 miles (325 km), while the road route adds roughly 91 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 5:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.25 one way or $80.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Riverton and Sunny near Upton.
Stop Ideas Near Midwest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midwest.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Upton. Straight-line distance: 201.98 mi (325.05 km).
#1 Riverton
City in Freemont County, Wyoming
| Population | 10,819 |
| Coordinates | 43.0249600, -108.3801000 |
| Altitude | 1509 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upton
Town in Weston County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,032 |
| Coordinates | 44.0997000, -104.6280200 |
| Altitude | 1292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upton (-104.62802, 44.0997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $40.25 | $80.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.75 | $87.50 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.04 | $94.07 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $55.96 | $111.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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