How far is Evanston, WY from Gillette, WY?

The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Gillette, WY is about 455.2 miles (732.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 346.7 miles (558 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
455.14 mi
07h 31m
Flight
346.74 mi
558.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
346.74 mi
Kilometers
558.02 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
455.14 mi
Kilometers
732.48 km
Drive Time
07h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gillette
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 PM MDT
Return by in Evanston
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-23T07:12
Arrive Gillette
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:32 PM to 3:02 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bairoil
WY

Town of the United States

From Evanston
227.3 mi
03h 45m
To Gillette
227.8 mi
03h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
45°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
29 to 38 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Gillette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Gillette.

  1. 1

    Start on Bear River Drive

    107 m · 18 sec · Bear River Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Front Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 80 East, US 189 North

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    205.8 mi · 3 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins

    1997 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Spruce Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest

    1989 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Horseshoe Road

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  17. 17

    Continue on South Douglas Highway

    5 mi · 10 min · South Douglas Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Gillette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
206 mi · 45%
3rd Street
108 mi · 24%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 7%
I 25 North
20.5 mi · 5%
Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 4%
Casper West Belt
10.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

206 mi · 03h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+108.5 mi
346.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
03h 45m from Evanston
Leave By
8:56 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Evanston 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 Evanston to Gillette?

The road trip is about 455.2 miles (732.5 km) and usually takes 07h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bairoil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.3 miles from Evanston and 227.8 miles from Gillette.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 346.7 miles (558 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.5 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.52 one way or $125.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Evanston and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Gillette.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 346.74 mi (558.02 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population11,570
Coordinates41.2682800, -110.9632400
Altitude2057
CountryUnited States
Gillette

#2 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,220
Coordinates44.2910900, -105.5022200
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
Start: Bear River Drive (-110.96333, 41.268342)
End: East 4th Street (-105.502224, 44.291248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 732 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.06 gal
60.8 L · about $62.52
Round trip
$125.04
32.12 gal · 121.6 L
Estimated CO2
142.7 kg one way
Round trip: 285.5 kg / 629 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $62.52 $125.04
Mid-grade $4.23 $67.95 $135.90
Premium $4.55 $73.06 $146.11
Diesel $5.41 $86.92 $173.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Gillette. The current time is 07:12:48.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.