Trip from Riverton, WY to Powell, WY

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

159.3 mi

256 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 31m ★

6 AM

2h 41m

8 AM

3h 2m

10 AM

2h 49m

12 PM

2h 46m

3 PM

2h 50m

5 PM

3h 1m

8 PM

2h 35m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Riverton, WY to Powell, WY covers 159.3 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Idaho Street, South 8th Street, Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.24 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

79.6 miles from Riverton, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 159.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 41m 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 41m drive with frequent turns across 159.3 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.

Idaho Street 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 Riverton, WY to Powell, WY is easy. At 2h 41m 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 Riverton, WY to Powell, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Idaho Street	—	—
South 8th Street	—	—
Broadway Street	—	—
Greybull Highway	—	—
Beacon Hill Road	—	—
Powell Highway	—	—
Main Street	—	—
Medicine Wheel Passage	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Idaho Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, WY and Powell, WY.

1

Start on North Federal Boulevard

22 mi · 25 min · North Federal Boulevard

2

Turn left onto Idaho Street

32 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

3

Turn left onto South 8th Street

0.5 mi · 2 min · South 8th Street

4

Turn left onto Broadway Street

82 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street

5

At the end of the road, turn right onto Greybull Highway

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Greybull Highway

6

Turn left onto Beacon Hill Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Beacon Hill Road

7

Turn right onto Powell Highway

15 mi · 15 min · Powell Highway

8

Continue on Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

9

Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage

4.2 mi · 4 min · Medicine Wheel Passage

10

Continue on West Coulter Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Coulter Avenue

11

Turn left onto South Bent Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South Bent Street

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 79.6 miles from Riverton, WY, or about 1h 20m 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 35 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.6 miles or 1h 20m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Powell, 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 159.3 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Riverton, 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 79.6 mi from Riverton, WY · 1h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Thermopolis, WY

80 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

Shoshoni, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Thermopolis, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.6 miles from Riverton, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Powell, WY

The final approach into Powell, 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 Powell, 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

$25.24 one way

$50.49 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$26.46	$52.92
premium	$4.53	$28.42	$56.83
diesel	$5.61	$35.17	$70.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	47.8	$16.73	$7.65
Efficient EV	39.8	$13.94	$6.37
EV Truck/SUV	63.7	$22.30	$10.20

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Riverton, WY

Late night in Riverton on Friday

Local time

12:54 AM

MDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Powell, WY

Late night in Powell on Friday

Local time

12:54 AM

MDT

Current temp

43°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

32 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 41m 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 Powell, WY covers 159.3 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Idaho Street, South 8th Street, Broadway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 79.6 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 $25.24 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 Riverton, WY to Powell, WY is easy. At 2h 41m 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 Riverton, WY to Powell, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Riverton, WY to Powell, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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