Fly & Drive guide
Fly into RIW, drive to Lander
Your route
RIW
Central Wyoming Regional Airport
Lander
About 40 min · 31 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.
Your arrival plan
01Flights to RIW
Compare fares into Central Wyoming Regional Airport.
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02Car at RIW
Pick up at the airport and drive straight to Lander. Compare rental companies in one search.
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03Store extra bags
Early arrival or late flight home? Drop luggage nearby and keep the car light for the park.
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04 · First night near Lander
Sleep close after the drive so day one starts in the park.
04Hotels near Lander
Compare hotels and lodges on the way in, with free-cancellation filters.
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04Cabins & homes near Lander
Whole homes and cabins for families or groups who want a kitchen and space.
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Before you land
Reservations
Securing High-Altitude Stays and Wilderness Permits
Wilderness permits for the Popo Agie are generally self-issue, but organized groups or specific developed sites in Sinks Canyon State Park require advance booking. The International Climbers' Festival in July causes local lodging to fill months ahead. Check the Wyoming State Parks and Shoshone National Forest sites to verify current reservation windows for the summer season.
Official reservation infoBest time to fly in
June – September
Quick answers
What is the closest airport to Lander?
Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.
How long is the drive from RIW to Lander?
Roughly 40 min (about 31 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.
Do I need a reservation to visit Lander?
Wilderness permits for the Popo Agie are generally self-issue, but organized groups or specific developed sites in Sinks Canyon State Park require advance booking. The International Climbers' Festival in July causes local lodging to fill months ahead. Check the Wyoming State Parks and Shoshone National Forest sites to verify current reservation windows for the summer season.
