Riverton, WY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Riverton, WY have 8 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. Most drives stay under 158 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Riverton, WY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
15
Longest Drive
297.7 mi
Cheyenne, WY
Quickest Drive
29m
Lander, 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
Riverton, WY to Cheyenne, WY
Riverton, WY to Gillette, WY
Riverton, WY to Douglas, WY
Riverton, WY to Glenrock, WY
Riverton, WY to Cody, WY
Riverton, WY to Bar Nunn, WY
Riverton, WY to Basin, WY
Riverton, WY to Lander, WY
Driving from Riverton, WY
The typical drive from Riverton, WY covers about 158 miles and takes around 2h 57m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 298 miles (5h 12m), while the shortest is just 25 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Riverton, WY include Cheyenne, WY (297.7 mi, 5h 12m), Gillette, WY (247.2 mi, 4h 41m), Douglas, WY (169.9 mi, 3h 10m), Glenrock, WY (144.5 mi, 2h 44m), and Cody, WY (138.1 mi, 2h 38m). 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 158-mile trip from Riverton, WY, budget about $24 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Riverton, WY and 7 routes heading into Riverton, WY, covering 15 total connections. Distances range from 25 to 298 miles.
The longest mapped route from Riverton, WY covers 298 miles and takes approximately 5h 12m. Shorter options start at just 25 miles.
The average route from Riverton, WY runs about 158 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 57m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 158-mile trip from Riverton, WY costs roughly $24 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 Cheyenne, WY, Gillette, WY, Douglas, WY and Glenrock, 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.
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