Drive or Fly: Riverton, WY to Afton, WY?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for RIW–JAC. At 232 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 50m

Distance

232.8 mi

Total Cost

$86

CO2

94 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$51

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 59m

16m in the air

Air Distance

131 mi

Total Cost

$180

CO2

33 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Riverton, WY → RIW 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JAC → Afton, WY 93m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Riverton, WY RIW — Central Wyoming Regional Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Afton, WY JAC — Jackson Hole Airport 62 mi, ~93m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between RIW and JAC. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	4h 50m	3h 59m
Total cost (1 person)	$86	$180
Carbon footprint	94 kg CO₂	33 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

232.8 mi 4h 50m

via US 26, US 26; US 287, US 89

Alternative (+41 min)

278.6 mi 5h 31m

via US 191, WY 28, US 89

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Riverton, WY to Afton, WY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.