How far is Thermopolis, WY from Kirby, WY?

The driving distance from Thermopolis, WY to Kirby, WY is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.58 mi
00h 15m
Flight
11.05 mi
17.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.05 mi
Kilometers
17.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.58 mi
Kilometers
20.24 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirby
Mon, May 4, 7:58 AM MDT
Return by in Thermopolis
Mon, May 4, 8:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thermopolis
2026-05-04T07:43
Arrive Kirby
Mon, May 4, 7:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Thermopolis
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Thermopolis
6.3 mi
00h 07m
To Kirby
6.3 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Monday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph NNW
Destination
63°F
Monday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 21 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thermopolis and Kirby.

  1. 1

    Start on South 6th Street

    1608 ft · 53 sec · South 6th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Street

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1713 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    740 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northwest Railroad Avenue

    51 m · 7 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Street
11.8 mi · 93%
South 6th Street
0.3 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Northwest Railroad Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Park Street

Continue on Park Street

11.8 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Thermopolis
00h 07m from Thermopolis
Leave By
8:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Thermopolis and Scattered Rain Showers near Kirby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Thermopolis to Kirby?

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Thermopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Thermopolis and 6.3 miles from Kirby.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.71 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Thermopolis and Scattered Rain Showers near Kirby.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thermopolis and Kirby. Straight-line distance: 11.05 mi (17.78 km).

Thermopolis

#1 Thermopolis

Town of the United States

Population2,770
Coordinates43.6460700, -108.2120400
Altitude1320
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kirby

Town in Wyoming

Population84
Coordinates43.8044000, -108.1814900
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Start: South 6th Street (-108.211995, 43.646069)
End: Northwest Railroad Avenue (-108.181724, 43.804311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.68 L · about $1.71
Round trip
$3.43
0.88 gal · 3.36 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.71 $3.43
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.86 $3.72
Premium $4.55 $2.00 $4.00
Diesel $5.41 $2.38 $4.76

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Thermopolis and Kirby. The current time is 07:43:16.

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.