How far is Gillette, WY from Kemmerer, WY?
The driving distance from Gillette, WY to Kemmerer, WY is about 440 miles (708.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307.3 miles (494.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 01m 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 08h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gillette and Kemmerer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gillette and Kemmerer.
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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
144.5 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello
44.2 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville
1683 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Highway 30/189
1 mi · 2 min · Highway 30/189
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Continue on Central Avenue
901 ft · 15 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Coral Street
1198 ft · 34 sec · Coral Street
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Continue on Pine Street
112 m · 16 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Opal Street
54 m · 10 sec · Opal Street
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Turn right
62 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gillette and Kemmerer.
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
145 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Gillette and Snow Showers Likely near Kemmerer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gillette to Kemmerer?
The road trip is about 440 miles (708.1 km) and usually takes 08h 00m 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 219.7 miles from Gillette and 220.2 miles from Kemmerer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307.3 miles (494.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.7 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 $60.46 one way or $120.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Gillette and Snow Showers Likely near Kemmerer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and Kemmerer. Straight-line distance: 307.26 mi (494.48 km).
#1 Gillette
City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,220 |
| Coordinates | 44.2910900, -105.5022200 |
| Altitude | 1388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kemmerer
City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County
| Population | 2,763 |
| Coordinates | 41.7924500, -110.5376700 |
| Altitude | 2118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kemmerer (-110.53767, 41.79245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 708 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 29m |
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 | $60.46 | $120.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $65.71 | $131.41 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $70.65 | $141.29 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $84.05 | $168.10 |
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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