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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.76 mi
04h 58m
Flight
226.79 mi
364.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.79 mi
Kilometers
364.98 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.76 mi
Kilometers
456.67 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluffs
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM MDT
Return by in Gillette
Thu, Apr 23, 10:11 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gillette
2026-04-23T00:13
Arrive Pine Bluffs
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:02 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gillette
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Glendo
WY

Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States

From Gillette
141.9 mi
02h 29m
To Pine Bluffs
141.9 mi
02h 29m

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
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph WNW

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.

  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

    106.6 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 59 South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wyoming Highway 59 Connector

    2240 ft · 45 sec · Wyoming Highway 59 Connector

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North 4th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Richards Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Richards Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 25, US 20, US 26, US 87

    116 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25, US 20, US 26, US 87

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Cheyenne

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 Business, US 85 South: Central Avenue, Warren Gate 5

    1363 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on North Greeley Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Greeley Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1097 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    39 mi · 37 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Pine Bluffs

    1389 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Parson Street

    1804 ft · 33 sec · Parson Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 30

    1132 ft · 19 sec · US Highway 30

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street

    885 ft · 39 sec · West 3rd Street

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 59 South
107 mi · 38%
Cheyenne
79.5 mi · 28%
I 25
43.1 mi · 15%
Purple Heart Trail
39 mi · 14%
South Douglas Highway
5.03 mi · 2%
Central Avenue
2.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57 mi
226.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendo
02h 29m from Gillette
Leave By
7:02 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glendo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendo.

BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

40 mi away
628 East Richards St.
BUS

Wheatland, Wyoming

51 mi away
1857 West Mariposa Parkway
BUS

Casper, Wyoming

113 mi away
123 West E St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and Pine Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 226.79 mi (364.98 km).

Gillette

#1 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,220
Coordinates44.2910900, -105.5022200
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluffs

#2 Pine Bluffs

Town in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,163
Coordinates41.1819300, -104.0691200
Altitude1539
CountryUnited States
Start: Gillette (-105.50222, 44.29109)
End: Pine Bluffs (-104.06912, 41.18193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.01 gal
37.9 L · about $38.97
Round trip
$77.94
20.02 gal · 75.8 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 177.9 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gillette and Pine Bluffs. The current time is 00:13:19.

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.