How far is Wheatland, WY from Green River, WY?
The driving distance from Wheatland, WY to Green River, WY is about 280.1 miles (450.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheatland and Green River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheatland and Green River.
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Start on 9th Street
873 ft · 15 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on South Street
2633 ft · 52 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street
1816 ft · 54 sec · 16th Street
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Turn right onto West Mariposa Parkway
970 ft · 22 sec · West Mariposa Parkway
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Take the ramp left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 34 West: Laramie
1937 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 34
51.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 34
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 30
21.1 mi · 31 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 13
17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 13
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Take the ramp left
1501 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
179.8 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West: Green River
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North 1st East
11 m · 2 sec · North 1st East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1st East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheatland and Green River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
180 mi · 02h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wheatland 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 Wheatland to Green River?
The road trip is about 280.1 miles (450.7 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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 139.9 miles from Wheatland and 140.2 miles from Green River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.46 one way or $76.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wheatland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Green River.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheatland and Green River. Straight-line distance: 235.29 mi (378.66 km).
#1 Wheatland
Town in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 3,522 |
| Coordinates | 42.0540700, -104.9529500 |
| Altitude | 1448 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Green River
River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River
| Population | 11,788 |
| Coordinates | 41.5285800, -109.4662500 |
| Altitude | 1864 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $38.46 | $76.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $41.80 | $83.60 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $44.94 | $89.89 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $53.47 | $106.94 |
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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