Riverton, WY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Riverton, WY have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. Most drives stay under 151 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Riverton, WY spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
297.7 mi
Cheyenne, WY
Quickest Drive
30m
Lander, WY
Plan Around Riverton, WY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Riverton, WY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Riverton, WY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Riverton, WY
Driving from Riverton, WY
The typical drive from Riverton, WY covers about 151 miles and takes around 2h 32m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 298 miles (4h 37m), while the shortest is just 25 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Riverton, WY include Cheyenne, WY (297.7 mi, 4h 37m), Glenrock, WY (144.5 mi, 2h 44m), Cody, WY (137.7 mi, 2h 18m), and Lander, WY (25.1 mi, 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WY currently averages around $3.89 per gallon. For the typical 151-mile trip from Riverton, WY, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Riverton, WY and 1 routes heading into Riverton, WY, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 25 to 298 miles.
The longest mapped route from Riverton, WY covers 298 miles and takes approximately 4h 37m. Shorter options start at just 25 miles.
The average route from Riverton, WY runs about 151 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 151-mile trip from Riverton, WY costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Riverton, WY include Cheyenne, WY, Glenrock, WY, Cody, WY and Lander, WY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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