How far is Riverton, WY from Wheatland, WY?

The driving distance from Riverton, WY to Wheatland, WY is about 229 miles (368.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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
229.06 mi
04h 07m
Flight
186.91 mi
300.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.91 mi
Kilometers
300.8 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.06 mi
Kilometers
368.63 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheatland
Sat, May 2, 6:51 AM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Sat, May 2, 10:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-05-02T02:43
Arrive Wheatland
Sat, May 2, 6:51 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 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
Mountain View
WY

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

From Riverton
114.3 mi
02h 03m
To Wheatland
114.7 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.4 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25, US 87: Wheatland

    1718 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Swanson Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Swanson Road

  9. 9

    Continue on 9th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · 9th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Boulevard
213 mi · 93%
Cheyenne
11.4 mi · 5%
9th Street
0.95 mi
Swanson Road
0.93 mi
I 25
0.33 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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
186.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View
02h 03m from Riverton
Leave By
8:44 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverton and Sunny near Wheatland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229 miles (368.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Riverton and 114.7 miles from Wheatland.

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

The direct path is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 8:44 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.46 one way or $62.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverton and Sunny near Wheatland.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain View

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

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

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

5 mi away
123 West E St.
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

83 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Wheatland. Straight-line distance: 186.91 mi (300.8 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

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

#2 Wheatland

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population3,522
Coordinates42.0540700, -104.9529500
Altitude1448
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverton (-108.3801, 43.02496)
End: Wheatland (-104.95295, 42.05407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.08 gal
30.6 L · about $31.46
Round trip
$62.91
16.16 gal · 61.2 L
Estimated CO2
71.8 kg one way
Round trip: 143.6 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $31.46 $62.91
Mid-grade $4.23 $34.19 $68.37
Premium $4.55 $36.76 $73.51
Diesel $5.41 $43.73 $87.46

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and Wheatland. The current time is 02:43:23.

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.