Green River, WY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Green River, WY have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 145-mile quick runs to 386-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Green River, WY head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
401.7 mi
Ranchester, WY
Quickest Drive
22m
Rock Springs, WY
Plan Around Green River, WY
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Green River, WY
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Trips from Green River, WY
Driving from Green River, WY
The typical drive from Green River, WY covers about 256 miles and takes around 4h 39m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 386 miles (6h 42m), while the shortest is just 145 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Green River, WY include Sheridan, WY (386.4 mi, 6h 42m), Basin, WY (271.3 mi, 5h 16m), Laramie, WY (222.5 mi, 3h 45m), and Ethete, WY (145 mi, 2h 54m). 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 256-mile trip from Green River, WY, budget about $39 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Green River, WY and 5 routes heading into Green River, WY, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 145 to 386 miles.
The longest mapped route from Green River, WY covers 386 miles and takes approximately 6h 42m. Shorter options start at just 145 miles.
The average route from Green River, WY runs about 256 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 256-mile trip from Green River, WY costs roughly $39 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 Sheridan, WY, Basin, WY, Laramie, WY and Ethete, 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.
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