How far is Gillette, WY from Moorcroft, WY?

The driving distance from Gillette, WY to Moorcroft, WY is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.93 mi
00h 31m
Flight
27.37 mi
44.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.37 mi
Kilometers
44.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.93 mi
Kilometers
46.56 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moorcroft
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM MDT
Return by in Gillette
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gillette
2026-04-23T07:52
Arrive Moorcroft
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gillette
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Pine Haven
WY

Town in Crook County, Wyoming, United States

From Gillette
14.4 mi
00h 15m
To Moorcroft
14.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
29 to 38 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 26 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stanley Avenue

    63 m · 12 sec · Stanley Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    25.6 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1575 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Converse Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Converse Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Yellowstone Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stanley Avenue
26 mi · 90%
West Converse Street
1.14 mi · 4%
East 4th Street
0.93 mi · 3%
South Yellowstone Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Stanley Avenue

Continue straight

25.6 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Haven
00h 15m from Gillette
Leave By
7:26 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Gillette and Rain And Snow Likely near Moorcroft.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pine Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Gillette and 14.5 miles from Moorcroft.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Gillette and Rain And Snow Likely near Moorcroft.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Haven

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pine Haven and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

City of Gillette Utilities Department

Gillette , WY
611 Exchange Ave, Gillette, WY 82716
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

City of Gillette

Gillette , WY
201 E 5th St, Gillette, WY 82716
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine Haven.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and Moorcroft. Straight-line distance: 27.37 mi (44.05 km).

Gillette

#1 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,220
Coordinates44.2910900, -105.5022200
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
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#2 Moorcroft

Town of the United States

Population1,084
Coordinates44.2633100, -104.9502500
Altitude1288
CountryUnited States
Start: Gillette (-105.50222, 44.29109)
End: Moorcroft (-104.95025, 44.26331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.94
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.97 $7.94
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.32 $8.63
Premium $4.55 $4.64 $9.28
Diesel $5.41 $5.52 $11.04

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gillette and Moorcroft. The current time is 07:52:28.

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.