How far is Torrington, WY from Riverton, WY?
The driving distance from Torrington, WY to Riverton, WY is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.7 miles (360 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Torrington and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Torrington and Riverton.
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Start on Main Street
28 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Valley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · West Valley Road
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Continue on US Highway 26/85
8.9 mi · 12 min · US Highway 26/85
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Continue on Main Street
1060 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1420 ft · 40 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 26
9.7 mi · 11 min · US Highway 26
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Continue on East Merriam Street
1 km · 2 min · East Merriam Street
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Continue on US Highway 26
7.6 mi · 8 min · US Highway 26
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Continue on Highway 26
4.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 26
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Continue on East Whalen Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Whalen Street
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Continue on Highway 26
14.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 26
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Keep slight right
96.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
107 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
94.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway
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Continue straight
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Federal Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Torrington and Riverton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 26
Keep slight right
96.7 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Torrington and Mostly Sunny near Riverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Torrington to Riverton?
The road trip is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Evansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Torrington and 132 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.7 miles (360 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 8:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Torrington and Mostly Sunny near Riverton.
Stop Ideas Near Evansville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Evansville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Torrington and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 223.67 mi (359.96 km).
#1 Torrington
City and county seat of Goshen County, Wyoming, US
| Population | 6,565 |
| Coordinates | 42.0624600, -104.1843900 |
| Altitude | 1251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverton
City in Freemont County, Wyoming
| Population | 10,819 |
| Coordinates | 43.0249600, -108.3801000 |
| Altitude | 1509 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Federal Boulevard (-108.380624, 43.024965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $36.20 | $72.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $39.35 | $78.70 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $42.31 | $84.61 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $50.33 | $100.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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