How far is Gillette, WY from Green River, WY?

The driving distance from Gillette, WY to Green River, WY is about 369.5 miles (594.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.8 miles (445.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m 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
369.52 mi
06h 21m
Flight
276.83 mi
445.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.83 mi
Kilometers
445.52 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.52 mi
Kilometers
594.69 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green River
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM MDT
Return by in Gillette
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gillette
2026-04-22T16:01
Arrive Green River
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 1:52 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
11:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gillette
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Bairoil
WY

Town of the United States

From Gillette
184.5 mi
03h 10m
To Green River
184.9 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 29 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 28 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gillette and Green River.

  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

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    577 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 308

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    44.1 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Spruce Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    119.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West: Green River

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 1st East

    11 m · 2 sec · North 1st East

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st East

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
119 mi · 32%
County Road 308
108 mi · 29%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 9%
I 25 South
20.6 mi · 6%
Casper West Belt
7.28 mi · 2%
South Douglas Highway
5.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

119 mi · 01h 56m

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
06h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.7 mi
276.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
03h 10m from Gillette
Leave By
11:16 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gillette and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Green River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gillette to Green River?

The road trip is about 369.5 miles (594.7 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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 184.5 miles from Gillette and 184.9 miles from Green River.

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

The direct path is about 276.8 miles (445.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.7 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 $50.76 one way or $101.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gillette and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Green River.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and Green River. Straight-line distance: 276.83 mi (445.52 km).

Gillette

#1 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,220
Coordinates44.2910900, -105.5022200
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
Green River

#2 Green River

River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River

Population11,788
Coordinates41.5285800, -109.4662500
Altitude1864
CountryUnited States
Start: East 4th Street (-105.502224, 44.291248)
End: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 595 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.04 gal
49.36 L · about $50.76
Round trip
$101.53
26.08 gal · 98.72 L
Estimated CO2
115.9 kg one way
Round trip: 231.8 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $50.76 $101.53
Mid-grade $4.23 $55.17 $110.34
Premium $4.55 $59.32 $118.64
Diesel $5.41 $70.57 $141.14

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Gillette and Green River. The current time is 16:01:27.

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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.