Origin
Riverton, WY
Night in Riverton on Saturday
Local time
10:15 PM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverton, WY to Lander, 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.
Riverton, WY
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Lander, WY
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Trip Overview
Connecting Riverton and Lander, this 25.1-mile drive is a straightforward transit within Wyoming’s Mountain West region. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 29 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating the route primarily involves North Federal Boulevard, South Main Street, and East Main Street. Budgeting about $4 for fuel covers the short distance comfortably. Since the entire trip is local, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. It is a practical, efficient connection between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Federal Boulevard | 15 mi | 17m |
| South Main Street | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Federal Boulevard
— 15 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, WY and Lander, WY.
1
Start on US 26; WY 789
15 mi
·
17 min
·
North Federal Boulevard
2
Continue on WY 789
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 287
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Arrive at destination
US 287
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
Lander, WY
Night in Lander on Saturday
Local time
10:15 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°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 cooler 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate experience, as this route contains zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating surface streets, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 15 miles along North Federal Boulevard. Because the road is entirely local, you should prepare for frequent turns and a consistent pace rather than high-speed cruising. The transition between these roads creates a connected, urban-style driving experience that demands your attention at intersections. It feels less like a long-haul journey and more like a steady trek through the heart of the region.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on North Federal Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Riverton, WY to Lander, WY is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Riverton, WY to Lander, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,356 ft
4,925 ft
Total Climb
677 ft
Total Descent
274 ft
Highest Point
5,356 ft
~25.1 mi in
Elevation Range
431 ft
Notable High Points
5,186 ft at ~9 miles
+58 ft prominence
5,310 ft at ~17.9 miles
+138 ft prominence
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on North Federal Boulevard. 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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Riverton, WY to Lander, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lander, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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