How far is Riverton, WY from Worland, WY?

The driving distance from Riverton, WY to Worland, WY is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.64 mi
01h 34m
Flight
71.76 mi
115.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.76 mi
Kilometers
115.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.64 mi
Kilometers
141.04 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worland
Sat, Apr 18, 9:12 AM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-04-18T07:38
Arrive Worland
Sat, Apr 18, 9:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverton
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
East Thermopolis
WY

Town of the United States

From Riverton
43.7 mi
00h 47m
To Worland
43.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Federal Boulevard

    22.1 mi · 25 min · North Federal Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    31.9 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 6th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Street

    32.8 mi · 40 min · Park Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Big Horn Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Street
32.8 mi · 37%
Idaho Street
31.9 mi · 36%
North Federal Boulevard
22.1 mi · 25%
South 6th Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Park Street

Continue on Park Street

32.8 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Thermopolis
00h 47m from Riverton
Leave By
3:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverton and Sunny near Worland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Thermopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Riverton and 43.9 miles from Worland.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Worland. Straight-line distance: 71.76 mi (115.49 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

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

#2 Worland

City in Wyoming, United States

Population4,994
Coordinates44.0169000, -107.9553700
Altitude1239
CountryUnited States
Start: North Federal Boulevard (-108.380624, 43.024965)
End: Big Horn Avenue (-107.955369, 44.016836)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.71 L · about $12.03
Round trip
$24.06
6.18 gal · 23.42 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.03 $24.06
Mid-grade $4.23 $13.07 $26.15
Premium $4.55 $14.06 $28.11
Diesel $5.41 $16.72 $33.45

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and Worland. The current time is 07:38:19.

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.