Origin
Green River, WY
Afternoon in Green River on Thursday
Local time
4:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green River, WY to Kemmerer, WY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
71 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green River, WY
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Kemmerer, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Green River, WY to Kemmerer, WY covers 71 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, East Flaming Gorge Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.3 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 71 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 71 miles, with most of the trip on US 30 and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.3 miles on US 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.3 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus toward I 80 West, US 30 West: Evanston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West, US 30 West: Evanston
5
24.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello
6
68.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 57
Toward US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville
7
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 57
Toward US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville
5
70.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Opal Street
Turn left onto Opal Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Green River, WY to Kemmerer, WY, road signs begin pointing toward Pocatello along the way.
Pocatello
24.1 mi in
|
~25m
|
via US 30
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 45.3 mi | 50m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 22.5 mi | 21m |
| East Flaming Gorge Way | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Highway 30/189 | 1 mi | 2m |
| I 80 Bus | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Coral Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 45.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green River, WY and Kemmerer, WY.
1
Start on North 1st East
35 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 1st East
2
Turn right onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Flaming Gorge Way
3
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
Toward I 80 West, US 30 West: Evanston
4
Merge onto I 80; US 30
22 mi
·
21 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5
Take the exit onto US 30
44 mi
·
48 min
·
US 30
Toward US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello
6
Take the exit onto US 30
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 30
Exit 57
Toward US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30
Exit 57
Toward US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville
8
Continue on US 30; US 189
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 30/189
9
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Central Avenue
10
Continue on US 30; US 189
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Coral Street
11
Continue on US 30; US 189
368 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pine Street
12
Turn left onto Opal Street
178 ft
·
9 sec
·
Opal Street
13
Turn right
205 ft
·
14 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.25 one way
$22.50 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $12.67 | $25.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Kemmerer, WY
Afternoon in Kemmerer on Thursday
Local time
4:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m 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 Green River, WY to Kemmerer, WY covers 71 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, East Flaming Gorge Way. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.5 miles from Green River, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.25 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.3 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Green River, WY to Kemmerer, WY, road signs begin pointing toward Pocatello along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fossil Butte National Monument.
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