How far is Arapahoe, WY from Gillette, WY?
The driving distance from Arapahoe, WY to Gillette, WY is about 251 miles (404 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arapahoe and Gillette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arapahoe and Gillette.
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Start on Left Hand Ditch Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Left Hand Ditch Road
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Turn left onto Rendezvous Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Rendezvous Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rendezvous Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Rendezvous Road
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Turn left
40.7 mi · 46 min
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Continue straight
76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
1989 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road
1962 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road
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Turn right
51.3 mi · 59 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South
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Continue on South Douglas Highway
5 mi · 10 min · South Douglas Highway
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
2116 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arapahoe and Gillette.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Rendezvous Road
Continue straight
76.9 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Arapahoe and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Gillette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arapahoe to Gillette?
The road trip is about 251 miles (404 km) and usually takes 04h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Casper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.5 miles from Arapahoe and 123.5 miles from Gillette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.49 one way or $68.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Arapahoe and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Gillette.
Stop Ideas Near Casper
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casper.
Casper, Wyoming
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arapahoe and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 175.36 mi (282.21 km).
#1 Arapahoe
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,656 |
| Coordinates | 42.9621800, -108.4898300 |
| Altitude | 1526 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gillette
City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,220 |
| Coordinates | 44.2910900, -105.5022200 |
| Altitude | 1388 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 4th Street (-105.502224, 44.291248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $34.49 | $68.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $37.49 | $74.97 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $40.30 | $80.61 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $47.95 | $95.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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