Riverton, WY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Riverton, 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 224-mile quick runs to 301-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Riverton, WY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
301.2 mi
South Greeley, WY
Quickest Drive
4h 9m
Lusk, WY
Plan Around Riverton, WY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Riverton, WY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Riverton, WY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Riverton, WY
Driving from Riverton, WY
The typical drive from Riverton, WY covers about 268 miles and takes around 4h 50m. 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 301 miles (5h 18m), while the shortest is just 224 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Riverton, WY include South Greeley, WY (301.2 mi, 5h 18m), Cheyenne, WY (297.7 mi, 5h 12m), Gillette, WY (247.2 mi, 4h 41m), and Lusk, WY (224.1 mi, 4h 9m). 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 268-mile trip from Riverton, WY, budget about $41 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Riverton, WY and 2 routes heading into Riverton, WY, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 224 to 301 miles.
The longest mapped route from Riverton, WY covers 301 miles and takes approximately 5h 18m. Shorter options start at just 224 miles.
The average route from Riverton, WY runs about 268 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 268-mile trip from Riverton, WY costs roughly $41 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Riverton, WY include South Greeley, WY, Cheyenne, WY, Gillette, WY and Lusk, WY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Riverton, WY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,803
Median Income
$56,280
Median Home Value
$204,900
Median Age
35.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Riverton, WY at a Glance
Founded
1906
Elevation
4,951 ft
Area
10 mi²
Notable People from Riverton, WY
A sampling of people born in Riverton, WY.
Ashlynn Yennie
1985
American actress
Lance Deal
1961
American hammer thrower
Chance Phelps
1984–2004
United States Marine (1984-2004)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Riverton, WY.
Riverton Railroad Depot
railway station in Riverton, the United States of America
City data from Wikidata (Q603240), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Riverton, WY
Riverton is a city of 10,700 people (2019) in Northwest Wyoming.
Riverton lies at the confluence of the Big and Little Wind Rivers on land ceded from the Wind River Indian Reservation. Riverton also has satellite campus of Western Wyoming Community College.
1 Riverton Museum (Riverton Fremont County Museums), 700 E Park Avenue, ☏ +1 307-856-2665. Daily 9AM-5PM. (updated Feb 2026) 2 Wind River Heritage Centre, 1075 S. Federal Boulevard, ☏ +1 307-856-0706, [email protected]. (updated Feb 2026)
1 Wind River Hotel & Casino, 180 Red Wolf Place, ☏ +1 307-856-3964. Owned by the Northern Arapaho Tribe, Wind River Hotel and Casino offers entertainment, gaming, and dining experiences. The hotel features extensive Native American art as well as regular cultural events such as traditional dance exhibitions. (updated Feb 2026)
Trailhead, 831 N Federal Boulevard, ☏ +1 307-856-7990. (updated Feb 2026)
Bar 10, 114 S. Broadway, ☏ +1 307-856-2337. (updated Feb 2026)
1 Comfort Inn & Suites Riverton, 2020 N Federal Boulevard, ☏ +1 307-463-4115. (updated Feb 2026) 2 Hampton Inn & Suites, 2500 N. Federal Boulevard, ☏ +1 307-856-3500, toll-free: +1-800-HAMPTON (4267866). (updated Feb 2026) 3 Holiday Inn Riverton – Convention Center, 900 E. Sunset Boulevard, ☏ +1 307-856-8100, [email protected]. (updated Feb 2026) 4 Jackpine Motel, 120 S. Federal Boulevard, ☏ +1 307-856-9251. (updated Feb 2026) 5 Roomers Motel, 319 N. Federal Boulevard, ☏ +1 307-857-1735. (updated Feb 2026)
Riverton is located on US Route 26 and Wyoming Highway 789.
Travel tips adapted from Riverton (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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