How far is Riverton, WY from Wilson, WY?

The driving distance from Riverton, WY to Wilson, WY is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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
168.17 mi
03h 26m
Flight
129.77 mi
208.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.77 mi
Kilometers
208.84 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.17 mi
Kilometers
270.64 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilson
Tue, May 12, 11:16 PM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Wed, May 13, 2:43 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-05-12T19:50
Arrive Wilson
Tue, May 12, 11:16 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 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
83.9 mi
01h 43m
To Wilson
84.2 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ENE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.8 mi · 25 min · North Highway 89

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Teton Park Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Teton Park Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Moose-Wilson Road

    14.6 mi · 25 min · Moose-Wilson Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Moose - Wilson Road

    138 m · 13 sec · Moose - Wilson Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Highway 22

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Highway 22

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Street

    1119 ft · 51 sec · West 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 Wilson.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
77.9 mi · 46%
US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi · 32%
North Highway 89
17.8 mi · 11%
Moose-Wilson Road
14.6 mi · 9%
East Ramshorn Street
2.25 mi · 1%
West Highway 22
1.55 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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dubois
01h 43m from Riverton
Leave By
10:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverton and Sunny near Wilson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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 83.9 miles from Riverton and 84.2 miles from Wilson.

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

The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 10:06 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.09 one way or $46.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 129.77 mi (208.84 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

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

#2 Wilson

Census-designated place (CDP) in Teton County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,482
Coordinates43.5007600, -110.8752100
Altitude1874
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverton (-108.3801, 43.02496)
End: Wilson (-110.87521, 43.50076)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.46 L · about $23.09
Round trip
$46.17
11.86 gal · 44.92 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.09 $46.17
Mid-grade $4.23 $25.09 $50.18
Premium $4.55 $26.98 $53.95
Diesel $5.41 $32.09 $64.19

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and Wilson. The current time is 19:50:09.

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.