Green River, WY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Green River, WY have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 346 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Green River, WY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
428.1 mi
Sundance, WY
Quickest Drive
3h 45m
Laramie, WY
Plan Around Green River, WY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Green River, WY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Green River, WY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Green River, WY
Driving from Green River, WY
The typical drive from Green River, WY covers about 346 miles and takes around 6h 3m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 428 miles (7h 43m), while the shortest is just 223 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Green River, WY include Sundance, WY (428.1 mi, 7h 43m), Sheridan, WY (386.4 mi, 6h 42m), and Laramie, WY (222.5 mi, 3h 45m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WY currently averages around $3.89 per gallon. For the typical 346-mile trip from Green River, WY, budget about $53 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Green River, WY and 6 routes heading into Green River, WY, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 223 to 428 miles.
The longest mapped route from Green River, WY covers 428 miles and takes approximately 7h 43m. Shorter options start at just 223 miles.
The average route from Green River, WY runs about 346 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 346-mile trip from Green River, WY costs roughly $53 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Green River, WY include Sundance, WY, Sheridan, WY and Laramie, WY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Green River, WY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,679
Median Income
$85,399
Median Home Value
$255,600
Median Age
36.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Green River, WY
Green River is in Southwest Wyoming.
Sweetwater County Historical Museum, 3 E Flaming Gorge Way, ☏ +1 307 872-6435. Tu-Sa 9AM-5PM. Free. (updated Mar 2026) Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop, Wild Horse Canyon Rd. A drive on the north side of town and I-80 for viewing wild horses.
The Hitching Post, 580 E Flaming Gorge Way. Western theme with homestyle cooking. Daily 6AM-9PM. +1 307-875-2246
1 The Brewery, 48 W Railroad Ave, ☏ +1 307-875-5255. (updated Mar 2026) The Embassy Tavern. The Mast Lounge. Green Gander Bar. Ponderosa Bar & Lounge (inside Flaming Gorge shopping center). (updated Nov 2019)
Little Bear Motel, 1416 Uinta Dr. +1 307-875-7554
Travel tips adapted from Green River (Wyoming) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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