How far is Gillette, WY from North Rock Springs, WY?

The driving distance from Gillette, WY to North Rock Springs, WY is about 358.3 miles (576.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m 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
358.26 mi
06h 36m
Flight
263.89 mi
424.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.89 mi
Kilometers
424.69 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.26 mi
Kilometers
576.56 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Rock Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 AM MDT
Return by in Gillette
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gillette
2026-04-19T03:37
Arrive North Rock Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:36 PM to 2:06 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
10:48 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
179 mi
03h 18m
To North Rock Springs
179.3 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gillette and North Rock Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gillette and North Rock Springs.

  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

    106 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Elk Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elk Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Yellowstone Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Yellowstone Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mesa Drive

    1 km · 3 min · Mesa Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mesa Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gillette and North Rock Springs.

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 308
108 mi · 30%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
106 mi · 30%
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

106 mi · 01h 43m

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 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.4 mi
263.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
03h 18m from Gillette
Leave By
10:48 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gillette and Sunny near North Rock Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gillette to North Rock Springs?

The road trip is about 358.3 miles (576.6 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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 179 miles from Gillette and 179.3 miles from North Rock Springs.

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

The direct path is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.4 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 $49.21 one way or $98.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gillette and Sunny near North Rock Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and North Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 263.89 mi (424.69 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 North Rock Springs

Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming

Population2,207
Coordinates41.6435800, -109.2656800
Altitude1977
CountryUnited States
Start: Gillette (-105.50222, 44.29109)
End: North Rock Springs (-109.26568, 41.64358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 577 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.64 gal
47.85 L · about $49.21
Round trip
$98.42
25.28 gal · 95.7 L
Estimated CO2
112.3 kg one way
Round trip: 224.7 kg / 495 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $49.21 $98.42
Mid-grade $4.23 $53.48 $106.96
Premium $4.55 $57.50 $115.00
Diesel $5.41 $68.41 $136.82

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gillette and North Rock Springs. The current time is 03:37:39.

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.