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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms
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.
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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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Continue on Casper West Belt
7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt
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Turn right onto County Road 308
63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308
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Continue straight
44.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn right onto West Spruce Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street
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Take the ramp right
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
119.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West: Green River
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North 1st East
11 m · 2 sec · North 1st East
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Gillette
City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,220 |
| Coordinates | 44.2910900, -105.5022200 |
| Altitude | 1388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Green River
River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River
| Population | 11,788 |
| Coordinates | 41.5285800, -109.4662500 |
| Altitude | 1864 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 595 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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