Origin
Lander, WY
Evening in Lander on Saturday
Local time
8:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lander, WY to Riverton, WY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lander, WY
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Riverton, WY
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Trip Overview
Lander to Riverton is 25.1 miles and takes about 29 minutes via WY 789, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within Wyoming's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a practical connector between two communities, ideal for a quick transfer or if you're just looking to cover a small amount of ground. You'll find the journey to be a simple, efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WY 789 | 24.7 mi | 28m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Federal Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
WY 789
— 24.7 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lander, WY and Riverton, WY.
1
Start on US 287
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto WY 789
25 mi
·
28 min
·
WY 789
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Arrive at destination
US 26; WY 789
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WY 789
Turn left onto WY 789
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.98 one way
$7.95 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Riverton, WY
Evening in Riverton on Saturday
Local time
8:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a highway-focused drive, with 99% of the journey on main roads like WY 789, Main Street, and North Federal Boulevard. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 24.7 miles on WY 789, which makes up the bulk of the travel. Expect consistent highway conditions for most of the 29-minute trip. The profile suggests a drive primarily on paved, well-maintained roads, without significant changes in terrain or road type.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
3 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on WY 789.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WY 789 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near WY 789.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lander, WY to Riverton, WY is easy. At 29m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.4 miles (WY 789): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on WY 789. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.4 miles (WY 789): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Riverton, WY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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