How far is Gillette, WY from Evansville, WY?

The driving distance from Gillette, WY to Evansville, WY is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.35 mi
02h 33m
Flight
106.06 mi
170.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.06 mi
Kilometers
170.68 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.35 mi
Kilometers
214.6 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:12 AM MDT
Return by in Gillette
Sat, Apr 18, 10:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gillette
2026-04-18T05:39
Arrive Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gillette
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Edgerton
WY

Town in Natrona County, Wyoming, United States

From Gillette
66.7 mi
01h 16m
To Evansville
66.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Douglas Highway

    5 mi · 10 min · South Douglas Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  4. 4

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward I 25 South: Casper

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Wyoming Boulevard, Evansville

    1513 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southeast Wyoming Boulevard

    119 m · 7 sec · Southeast Wyoming Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Curtis Street

    2166 ft · 1 min · Curtis Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    648 ft · 28 sec · 1st Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 25%
I 25 South
24.8 mi · 19%
South Douglas Highway
5.03 mi · 4%
Curtis Street
0.41 mi
East 4th Street
0.4 mi
Wyoming Boulevard
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

51.3 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgerton
01h 16m from Gillette
Leave By
1:24 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gillette and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gillette to Evansville?

The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edgerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Gillette and 66.7 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gillette and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Edgerton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Edgerton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgerton.

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

62 mi away
123 West E St.
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

102 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 106.06 mi (170.68 km).

Gillette

#1 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,220
Coordinates44.2910900, -105.5022200
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

Town in Wyoming

Population3,004
Coordinates42.8599700, -106.2683600
Altitude1562
CountryUnited States
Start: Gillette (-105.50222, 44.29109)
End: Evansville (-106.26836, 42.85997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.81 L · about $18.30
Round trip
$36.59
9.4 gal · 35.62 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.30 $36.59
Mid-grade $4.23 $19.89 $39.77
Premium $4.55 $21.38 $42.76
Diesel $5.41 $25.44 $50.87

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gillette and Evansville. The current time is 05:39:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.