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Green RiverGreen River, Wyoming
Half a day or a quiet overnight on I-80: the Sweetwater County Historical Museum and a wild-horse drive, then move on to Rock Springs or Salt Lake City.
Green River is a small Wyoming town on I-80, 20 min from Rock Springs and 2 h 45 min from Salt Lake City. It has a free local-history museum, a wild-horse viewing loop and a handful of motels and diners. Most travellers use it as a fuel-and-sleep stop, not a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (snow and ice on I-80)
- Airport
- RKS
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Green River911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Green River, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery low crime.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRKS Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (Rock Springs) (About 20 min east on I-80; limited daily flights to Denver.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (diner)$2–3
- BeerBeer (domestic, bar)$4–6
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryFree
- Budget bedBudget motel room (e.g. Little Bear Motel), a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room (e.g. Little Bear Motel), a night, per roomUS$90
- High-end bedBudget motel room (e.g. Little Bear Motel), a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RKS Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (Rock Springs) (About 20 min east on I-80; limited daily flights to Denver.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Mar
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C) low), wettest May (8 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Green River: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
5 rd
Feb
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
5 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
6 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
5 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. The town is spread along Flaming Gorge Way (Business I-80); the museum and most motels are on that road. The wild-horse loop is north of town on gravel roads.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 20 min
I-80 east, about 20 min
Larger town with more restaurants and the Western Wyoming Community College.
Kemmerer
goDoor to door: 1 h 15 min
US-30 west, about 1 h 15 min
Fossil Butte National Monument and the JCPenney Mother Store.
Alpine
goDoor to door: 1 h 45 min
I-80 west to US-89 south, about 1 h 45 min
Gateway to the Greys River and Snake River Canyon.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Flaming Gorge Way (I-80 exit)
Motels and fast food near the interstate; convenient for one night.
Downtown
A few blocks of historic buildings; quieter, fewer chain options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain motel room (e.g. Super 8, Motel 6)1 × 1 night × US$110 | US$110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Gas (one full tank for a small car)1 × US$45 · check | US$45 |
| Dinner at The Hitching Post2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$44 |
| Trip total≈ US$240 per person per day, bed included | US$479 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (diner) | $2–3 |
| Burger and fries | $12–16 |
| Beer (domestic, bar) | $4–6 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3.50–4.50 |
| Motel room (one night) | $70–150 |
| Museum entry | Free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- I-80 can close in winter due to snow and wind: check road conditions before driving.
- Wild horses on the scenic loop are free-roaming; keep a safe distance and do not feed them.
- Last meal service at The Hitching Post is 9PM; other restaurants may close earlier.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- I-80 Green River → Rock Springs: about 20 min
- I-80 Green River → Salt Lake City: about 2 h 45 min
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- Where's the restroom? — Where is the restroom? (whers the rest-room)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Green River. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (snow and ice on I-80) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the Sweetwater County Historical Museum and Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop with verified hours and road conditions.
- Eat page for The Hitching Post with last-order times.
- Sleep page comparing the Little Bear Motel and chain motels near I-80.
- Winter-driving fixture with I-80 closure alerts.
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