How far is Gillette, WY from Pinedale, WY?
The driving distance from Gillette, WY to Pinedale, WY is about 406 miles (653.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 23m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 41m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gillette and Pinedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gillette and Pinedale.
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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 · 15 sec
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
35.8 mi · 41 min · West Yellowstone Highway
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Continue on West US Highway 20-26
58.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West US Highway 20-26
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Continue straight
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Continue on South Main Street
9.8 mi · 12 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
8.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Highway 28
66.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Highway 28
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Turn right onto Farson Mercantile
47.5 mi · 52 min · Farson Mercantile
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Continue on United States Highway 191
10.6 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 191
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Continue on US Highway 191
1995 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 191
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Continue on South Pine Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gillette and Pinedale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Highway 28
Continue on Highway 28
66.5 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gillette and Sunny near Pinedale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gillette to Pinedale?
The road trip is about 406 miles (653.4 km) and usually takes 07h 41m 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?
Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.8 miles from Gillette and 203.2 miles from Pinedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 166.7 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 $55.79 one way or $111.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gillette and Sunny near Pinedale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and Pinedale. Straight-line distance: 239.3 mi (385.12 km).
#1 Gillette
City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,220 |
| Coordinates | 44.2910900, -105.5022200 |
| Altitude | 1388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pinedale
Town in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,875 |
| Coordinates | 42.8666100, -109.8609900 |
| Altitude | 2189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinedale (-109.86099, 42.86661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 653 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 03m |
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 | $55.79 | $111.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $60.63 | $121.26 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $65.19 | $130.37 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $77.55 | $155.11 |
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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