Origin
Riverton, WY
Afternoon in Riverton on Saturday
Local time
1:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverton, WY to Ethete, WY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
24.6 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverton, WY
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Ethete, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Riverton, WY to Ethete, WY covers 24.6 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 17 Mile Road, Rendezvous Road, Blue Sky Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on 17 Mile Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Mile Road | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| Rendezvous Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Blue Sky Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Federal Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Saint Michael Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
17 Mile Road
— 17.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, WY and Ethete, WY.
1
Start on US 26; WY 789
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Federal Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Rendezvous Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Rendezvous Road
3
Continue on 17 Mile Road
18 mi
·
20 min
·
17 Mile Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto WY 132
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Blue Sky Highway
5
Turn right onto Saint Michael Circle
234 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saint Michael Circle
6
Continue on Saint Michael Circle
440 ft
·
19 sec
·
Saint Michael Circle
7
Arrive at destination
Saint Michael Circle
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 24.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Rendezvous Road
Turn right onto Rendezvous Road
Navigation decision point
4
22.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
WY 132 / Blue Sky Highway
At end of road, turn right onto WY 132 / Blue Sky Highway
Navigation decision point
4
24.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Saint Michael Circle
Turn right onto Saint Michael Circle
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.80 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Ethete, WY
Afternoon in Ethete on Saturday
Local time
1:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°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
34 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
30m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
24.6 mi in 30m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on 17 Mile Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Rendezvous Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Riverton, WY to Ethete, WY is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Rendezvous Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles (WY 132 / Blue Sky Highway): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (Saint Michael Circle): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.9 miles on 17 Mile Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WY can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Rendezvous Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles (WY 132 / Blue Sky Highway): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (Saint Michael Circle): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ethete, WY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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