Traveling from Green River to Ethete covers 145 miles of Wyoming’s Mountain West landscape. You can expect the journey to take approximately 2 hours and 54 minutes, making this a perfect single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes East Flaming Gorge Way, I-80 East, and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, it is a relatively affordable excursion for your travel budget. Because the drive is straightforward, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your own schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.5 miles from Green River, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Highway 28
66.5 mi
1h 15m
US 191
38.4 mi
43m
US 287
17.7 mi
23m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.8 mi
12m
Blue Sky Highway
6.6 mi
11m
Elk Street
1.1 mi
2m
East Flaming Gorge Way
1.1 mi
2m
I 80 Bus
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Highway 28
— 66.5 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green River, WY and Ethete, WY.
1
Start on North 1st East
35 ft·6 sec·North 1st East
2
Turn left onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
1.1 mi·2 min·East Flaming Gorge Way
3
Take the ramp onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
0.7 mi·1 min·I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
Toward I 80 East, US 30 East: Rock Springs
4
Merge onto I 80; US 30
13 mi·12 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5
Take the exit onto US 191
0.3 mi·43 sec·US 191
Toward US 191 North
6
Continue on US 191
1.1 mi·2 min·Elk Street
7
Continue on US 191
38 mi·43 min·US 191
8
Turn right onto WY 28
66 mi·1 hr 15 min·Highway 28
9
Continue on US 287; WY 789
18 mi·23 min·US 287; WY 789
10
Turn right onto WY 132
6.6 mi·11 min·Blue Sky Highway
11
Turn right onto Saint Michael Circle
234 ft·11 sec·Saint Michael Circle
12
Continue on Saint Michael Circle
440 ft·19 sec·Saint Michael Circle
13
Arrive at destination
Saint Michael Circle
Trip Plan
When planning your departure, prioritize a morning start to capitalize on daylight for the turns you will encounter. You should budget for at least one stop during the nearly three-hour drive to stretch your legs and ensure you stay alert behind the wheel. Given the $23 fuel estimate, fill your tank in Green River before departing to avoid any mid-route stress. Because this is a shorter trip, you have the advantage of spontaneity, but keeping a steady pace is essential on these local roads. Always check the weather for this specific region of Wyoming, as local conditions can change quickly and impact your travel time.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.5 miles from Green River, WY, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 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 32 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.5 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ethete, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Green River, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Green River, WY
This is one driving day of about 145 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Green River, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Highway 28 for about 66.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 144.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus / East Flaming Gorge Way
Turn left onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus / East Flaming Gorge Way
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
Take the ramp onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus toward I 80 East, US 30 East: Rock Springs
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, US 30 East: Rock Springs
4
14.6 mi into trip|~17m in|US 191
Take the exit onto US 191 toward US 191 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 191 North
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54.1 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|WY 28 / Highway 28
Turn right onto WY 28 / Highway 28
Navigation decision point
4
144.9 mi into trip|~2h 54m in|Saint Michael Circle
Turn right onto Saint Michael Circle
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.98 one way
$45.95 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$24.08
$48.17
premium
$4.53
$25.87
$51.73
diesel
$5.61
$32.01
$64.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.5
0
$15.23
$6.96
Efficient EV
36.3
0
$12.69
$5.80
EV Truck/SUV
58
0
$20.30
$9.28
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Green River, WY
Morning
in Green River on Tuesday
Local time
6:22 AM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ethete, WY
Morning
in Ethete on Tuesday
Local time
6:22 AM
MDT
Current temp
27°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
28 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
2h 54m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 145-mile trek is best categorized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. You will navigate a mix of road types that shift as you transition between sections of East Flaming Gorge Way and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Since the highway share is 0%, expect a more engaged driving experience that requires your full attention on local road conditions. The personality of this route is defined by its winding nature, offering a departure from the monotonous rhythm of typical highway travel.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.5 mi on Highway 28.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 28 and US 191. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus / East Flaming Gorge Way.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Green River, WY to Ethete, WY is easy. At 2h 54m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus / East Flaming Gorge Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 145 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 66.5 miles on Highway 28. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WY can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus / East Flaming Gorge Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ethete, WY before heading back.
