How far is Thermopolis, WY from Green River, WY?

The driving distance from Thermopolis, WY to Green River, WY is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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
208.11 mi
04h 02m
Flight
159.61 mi
256.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.61 mi
Kilometers
256.86 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.11 mi
Kilometers
334.92 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM MDT
Return by in Thermopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thermopolis
2026-04-22T21:33
Arrive Green River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thermopolis
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
Lander
WY

City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States

From Thermopolis
104 mi
02h 01m
To Green River
104.1 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 31 mph SSW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 28 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Thermopolis and Green River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thermopolis and Green River.

  1. 1

    Start on South 6th Street

    2765 ft · 1 min · South 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shoshoni Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Shoshoni Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 36 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    18.2 mi · 21 min · West 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    9.8 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    8.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 28

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Highway 28

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Farson Mercantile

    38.1 mi · 43 min · Farson Mercantile

  10. 10

    Continue on Elk Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elk Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    12.7 mi · 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West: Green River

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 1st East

    11 m · 2 sec · North 1st East

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thermopolis and Green River.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 28
66.5 mi · 32%
Farson Mercantile
38.1 mi · 18%
West 2nd Street
37.1 mi · 18%
Shoshoni Street
31.9 mi · 15%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.7 mi · 6%
South Main Street
9.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Highway 28

Continue on Highway 28

66.5 mi · 01h 16m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
159.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lander
02h 01m from Thermopolis
Leave By
8:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Thermopolis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Green River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Thermopolis to Green River?

The road trip is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Lander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Thermopolis and 104.1 miles from Green River.

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

The direct path is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 8:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.57 one way or $57.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thermopolis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Green River.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thermopolis and Green River. Straight-line distance: 159.61 mi (256.86 km).

Thermopolis

#1 Thermopolis

Town of the United States

Population2,770
Coordinates43.6460700, -108.2120400
Altitude1320
CountryUnited States
Green River

#2 Green River

River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River

Population11,788
Coordinates41.5285800, -109.4662500
Altitude1864
CountryUnited States
Start: South 6th Street (-108.211995, 43.646069)
End: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.8 L · about $28.57
Round trip
$57.15
14.68 gal · 55.6 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $28.57 $57.15
Mid-grade $4.23 $31.06 $62.11
Premium $4.55 $33.39 $66.78
Diesel $5.41 $39.72 $79.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Thermopolis and Green River. The current time is 21:33:20.

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.