How far is South Greeley, WY from Riverton, WY?

The driving distance from South Greeley, WY to Riverton, WY is about 271.5 miles (437 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
271.55 mi
04h 46m
Flight
226.58 mi
364.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.58 mi
Kilometers
364.64 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.55 mi
Kilometers
437.02 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM MDT
Return by in South Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Greeley
2026-04-22T20:35
Arrive Riverton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Greeley
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
Sinclair
WY

Town of the United States

From South Greeley
135.8 mi
02h 23m
To Riverton
135.7 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 35 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 37 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Greeley and Riverton.

  1. 1

    Start on Rooks Avenue

    663 ft · 34 sec · Rooks Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Citrus Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Citrus Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1319 ft · 41 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West College Drive

    1824 ft · 38 sec · West College Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Greeley Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Greeley Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1935 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    143.5 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: Rawlins

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Cedar Street

    2671 ft · 39 sec · East Cedar Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Higley Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Higley Boulevard

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    42.4 mi · 48 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sand Draw Road

    34.6 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Gas Hills Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Gas Hills Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Federal Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
143 mi · 53%
Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi · 13%
Purple Heart Trail
2.01 mi · 1%
Higley Boulevard
1.52 mi · 1%
South Greeley Highway
1.23 mi
Gas Hills Road
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

143 mi · 02h 24m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
226.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sinclair
02h 23m from South Greeley
Leave By
7:26 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Greeley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Riverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Greeley to Riverton?

The road trip is about 271.5 miles (437 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Sinclair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from South Greeley and 135.7 miles from Riverton.

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

The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 7:26 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.29 one way or $74.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Greeley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Riverton.

Stop Ideas Near Sinclair

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sinclair and the surrounding midpoint area.
Key Club Park
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Key Club Park

Rawlins , WY
800 Colorado St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 3.6/5 30 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City Of Rawlins Public Works Department

Rawlins , WY
915 3rd St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City government office
City Hall
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall

Rawlins , WY
521 W Cedar St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sinclair.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Greeley and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 226.58 mi (364.64 km).

South Greeley

#1 South Greeley

Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming

Population4,217
Coordinates41.0969300, -104.8063600
Altitude1843
CountryUnited States
Riverton

#2 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

Population10,819
Coordinates43.0249600, -108.3801000
Altitude1509
CountryUnited States
Start: Rooks Avenue (-104.8067, 41.096932)
End: North Federal Boulevard (-108.380624, 43.024965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.58 gal
36.27 L · about $37.29
Round trip
$74.59
19.16 gal · 72.54 L
Estimated CO2
85.1 kg one way
Round trip: 170.3 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $37.29 $74.59
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.53 $81.07
Premium $4.55 $43.58 $87.16
Diesel $5.41 $51.85 $103.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between South Greeley and Riverton. The current time is 20:35:23.

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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.