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Trip from Worland, WY to Riverton, WY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 46m

Distance

87.6 mi

141 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 38m ★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 42m

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

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Worland, WY

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city in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States

Riverton, WY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Worland, WY to Riverton, WY covers 87.6 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 20, West 2nd Street, Big Horn Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.9 miles on US 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.88 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

43.8 miles from Worland, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 87.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 46m highway drive covering 87.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 20 and West 2nd Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.9 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 8 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 56.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and West 2nd Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 33.6 miles in near US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Worland, WY to Riverton, WY is easy. At 1h 46m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 33.6 miles (US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.5 miles (US 26; WY 789 / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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33.6 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street

Turn right onto US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / slight right lanes.
4
65.5 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | US 26; WY 789 / West 2nd Street

Turn right onto US 26; WY 789 / West 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 20 56.9 mi 1h 7m
West 2nd Street 18.2 mi 20m
Big Horn Avenue 6.8 mi 8m
US 26 3.9 mi 4m
Shoshoni Street 0.9 mi 2m
North 6th Street 0.8 mi 2m
North Federal Boulevard — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 20 — 56.9 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 16

6.8 mi · 8 min · Big Horn Avenue
2

Continue on US 20; WY 789

26 mi · 31 min · US 20; WY 789
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

Continue on US 20; WY 789

0.8 mi · 2 min · North 6th Street
Use the slight left / right lanes.
4

Turn right onto US 20; WY 789

0.9 mi · 2 min · Shoshoni Street
Use the left / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on US 20; WY 789

31 mi · 36 min · US 20; WY 789
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto US 26; WY 789

18 mi · 20 min · West 2nd Street
7

Continue on US 26; WY 789

3.9 mi · 4 min · US 26; WY 789
Use the straight lane.
8

Arrive at destination

US 26; WY 789

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 43.8 miles from Worland, WY, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.9 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 19 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.8 miles or 55m 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 31m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Worland, WY

This is one driving day of about 87.6 miles and 1h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Worland, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 20 for about 56.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.8 mi from Worland, WY · 55m into the drive

Downtown Thermopolis, WY, WY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Thermopolis, WY

44 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

Thermopolis, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Thermopolis, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Worland, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Riverton, WY

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

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Washakie Coffee Cabin

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Worland, Wyoming

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13073472077

Visit website

Milly G's Espresso

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Worland, Wyoming

0.4 mi

Washakie Coffee Cabin

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Worland, Wyoming

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13073472077

Visit website

Milly G's Espresso

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Worland, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–5:30 pm

+13073478346

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.88 one way

$27.76 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $14.55 $29.10
premium $4.53 $15.63 $31.25
diesel $5.61 $19.34 $38.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.3 0 $9.20 $4.20
Efficient EV 21.9 0 $7.66 $3.50
EV Truck/SUV 35 0 $12.26 $5.61

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Worland, WY

Morning in Worland on Saturday

Local time

9:53 AM

MDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Riverton, WY

Morning in Riverton on Saturday

Local time

9:53 AM

MDT

Current temp

75°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

1 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 46m 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 Worland, WY to Riverton, WY covers 87.6 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 20, West 2nd Street, Big Horn Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.8 miles from Worland, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.88 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 Worland, WY to Riverton, WY is easy. At 1h 46m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 33.6 miles (US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.5 miles (US 26; WY 789 / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Worland, WY to Riverton, 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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