How far is Gillette, WY from Pine Bluffs, WY?
The driving distance from Gillette, WY to Pine Bluffs, WY is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.8 miles (365 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gillette and Pine Bluffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gillette and Pine Bluffs.
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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
106.6 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 59 South
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Turn left onto Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
2240 ft · 45 sec · Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
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Turn straight onto North 4th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Richards Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Richards Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 25, US 20, US 26, US 87
116 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25, US 20, US 26, US 87
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
34.1 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Cheyenne
75.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 Business, US 85 South: Central Avenue, Warren Gate 5
1363 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on North Greeley Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Greeley Highway
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Turn left
1097 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
39 mi · 37 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Pine Bluffs
1389 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Parson Street
1804 ft · 33 sec · Parson Street
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Continue on US Highway 30
1132 ft · 19 sec · US Highway 30
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Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street
885 ft · 39 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gillette and Pine Bluffs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 59 South
Continue on State Highway 59 South
107 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Gillette and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pine Bluffs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gillette to Pine Bluffs?
The road trip is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km) and usually takes 04h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glendo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.9 miles from Gillette and 141.9 miles from Pine Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.8 miles (365 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.97 one way or $77.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Gillette and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pine Bluffs.
Stop Ideas Near Glendo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and Pine Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 226.79 mi (364.98 km).
#1 Gillette
City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,220 |
| Coordinates | 44.2910900, -105.5022200 |
| Altitude | 1388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pine Bluffs
Town in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,163 |
| Coordinates | 41.1819300, -104.0691200 |
| Altitude | 1539 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Bluffs (-104.06912, 41.18193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $38.97 | $77.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $42.35 | $84.70 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $45.54 | $91.07 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $54.17 | $108.35 |
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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