Origin
Riverton, WY
Morning in Riverton on Saturday
Local time
9:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverton, WY to Evansville, WY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
123.5 mi
199 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m
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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Evansville, WY
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Riverton, WY to Evansville, WY covers 123.5 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 20, North Federal Boulevard, Curtis Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.6 miles on US 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.57 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.
Midpoint
61.8 miles from Riverton, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 123.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 22m highway drive covering 123.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 20 and North Federal Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.6 miles on US 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and North Federal Boulevard. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 115.9 miles in near US 20; US 26.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Riverton, WY to Evansville, WY is easy. At 2h 22m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 115.9 miles (US 20; US 26): Navigation decision point; at 118.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 122.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
115.9 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
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US 20; US 26
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
Navigation decision point
4
118.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
122.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward Wyoming Boulevard, Evansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wyoming Boulevard, Evansville
5
122.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
|
WY 258 / Southeast Wyoming Boulevard
Turn left onto WY 258 / Southeast Wyoming Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
123.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
|
1st Street
Turn right onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 79.6 mi | 1h 30m |
| North Federal Boulevard | 39 mi | 44m |
| Curtis Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Wyoming Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 79.6 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, WY and Evansville, WY.
1
Start on US 26; WY 789
39 mi
·
44 min
·
North Federal Boulevard
2
Continue on US 20; US 26
77 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
US 20; US 26
3
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 20; US 26
4
Take the exit
4.0 mi
·
5 min
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Wyoming Boulevard, Evansville
6
Turn left onto WY 258
390 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southeast Wyoming Boulevard
7
Continue on WY 258
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Curtis Street
8
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
1st Street
9
Arrive at destination
3 ft
·
0 sec
·
1st Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.8 miles from Riverton, WY, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.6 miles.
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 27 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.8 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Riverton, 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 Riverton, WY
This is one driving day of about 123.5 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Riverton, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 20 for about 79.6 miles.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.57 one way
$39.14 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $20.51 | $41.03 |
| premium | $4.53 | $22.03 | $44.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.27 | $54.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.97 | $5.93 |
| Efficient EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.81 | $4.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.29 | $7.90 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Evansville, WY
Morning in Evansville on Saturday
Local time
9:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°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
29 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
2h 22m 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 Riverton, WY to Evansville, WY covers 123.5 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 20, North Federal Boulevard, Curtis Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.8 miles from Riverton, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.57 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.
The drive from Riverton, WY to Evansville, WY is easy. At 2h 22m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 115.9 miles (US 20; US 26): Navigation decision point; at 118.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 122.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Riverton, WY to Evansville, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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