How far is Gillette, WY from Ethete, WY?
The driving distance from Gillette, WY to Ethete, WY is about 271.8 miles (437.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gillette and Ethete.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gillette and Ethete.
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Start on East 4th Street
2116 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Douglas Highway
5 mi · 10 min · South Douglas Highway
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Continue on State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South
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Turn right
51.3 mi · 59 min
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit left toward I 25 South: Casper
2173 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
1757 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
577 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
94.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway
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Continue straight
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Rendezvous Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Rendezvous Road
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Continue on 17 Mile Road
17.9 mi · 21 min · 17 Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Sky Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Blue Sky Highway
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Turn right onto Saint Michael Circle
71 m · 11 sec · Saint Michael Circle
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Continue on Saint Michael Circle
134 m · 19 sec · Saint Michael Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Michael Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gillette and Ethete.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Yellowstone Highway
Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
94.3 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving Gillette and Sunny near Ethete.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gillette to Ethete?
The road trip is about 271.8 miles (437.5 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Gillette and 136.1 miles from Ethete.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.4 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 6:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.33 one way or $74.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gillette and Sunny near Ethete.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain View
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 Mountain View.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and Ethete. Straight-line distance: 185.39 mi (298.36 km).
#1 Gillette
City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,220 |
| Coordinates | 44.2910900, -105.5022200 |
| Altitude | 1388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ethete
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,553 |
| Coordinates | 43.0249600, -108.7726200 |
| Altitude | 1632 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ethete (-108.77262, 43.02496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $37.33 | $74.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.58 | $81.15 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.62 | $87.25 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $51.90 | $103.80 |
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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