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Trip from Afton, WY to Green River, WY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

165.5 mi

266 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Green River, WY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Afton, WY to Green River, WY covers 165.5 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East 4th Avenue, Washington Street, Highway 89 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.23 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.7 miles from Afton, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 165.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 165.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 4th Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Afton, WY to Green River, WY is easy. At 2h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Afton, WY to Green River, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East 4th Avenue
Washington Street
Highway 89
Highway 30
I 80 East
Dwight D
I 80
North 1st East

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East 4th Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Afton, WY and Green River, WY.

1

Start on the route

108 ft · 13 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

443 ft · 25 sec · East 4th Avenue
3

Turn left onto Washington Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
4

Continue on US Highway 89

31 mi · 36 min · US Highway 89
5

Turn left

0.8 mi · 57 sec
6

Continue straight

9.5 mi · 10 min
7

Turn left onto US Highway 30

98 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US Highway 30
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East

1.2 mi · 2 min · I 80 East
9

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

22 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, US 30 Business East: Green River

1.4 mi · 3 min · I 80 Business East, US 30 Business East: Green River
11

Turn left onto North 1st East

36 ft · 2 sec · North 1st East
12

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.7 miles from Afton, WY, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 36 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 82.7 miles or 1h 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Green River, WY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Afton, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Afton, WY

This is one driving day of about 165.5 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Afton, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.7 mi from Afton, WY · 1h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sage, WY

83 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Montpelier, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sage, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.7 miles from Afton, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Green River, WY

The final approach into Green River, WY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Green River, WY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.23 one way

$52.45 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $27.49 $54.98
premium $4.53 $29.52 $59.05
diesel $5.61 $36.54 $73.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.7 0 $17.38 $7.94
Efficient EV 41.4 0 $14.48 $6.62
EV Truck/SUV 66.2 0 $23.17 $10.59

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Afton, WY

Morning in Afton on Thursday

Local time

9:50 AM

MDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Green River, WY

Morning in Green River on Thursday

Local time

9:50 AM

MDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 55m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Afton, WY to Green River, WY covers 165.5 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 4th Avenue, Washington Street, Highway 89. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.7 miles from Afton, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Afton, WY to Green River, WY is easy. At 2h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Afton, WY to Green River, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Afton, WY to Green River, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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