How far is Gillette, WY from Rafter J Ranch, WY?
The driving distance from Gillette, WY to Rafter J Ranch, WY is about 419.4 miles (674.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.5 miles (435.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gillette and Rafter J Ranch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gillette and Rafter J Ranch.
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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 · 17 sec
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
94.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway
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Continue straight
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto East Ramshorn Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Ramshorn Street
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Continue on US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287
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Continue on North Highway 89
23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89
30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89
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Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89
6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89
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Continue on North Cache Street
1.4 km · 3 min · North Cache Street
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Continue on South Cache Drive
120 m · 12 sec · South Cache Drive
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Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue
2015 ft · 46 sec · West Pearl Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Continue on South Highway 89
4.3 mi · 7 min · South Highway 89
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Turn right onto South Park Loop Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Park Loop Road
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Turn right onto South Park Ranch Road
1539 ft · 1 min · South Park Ranch Road
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Continue on South Park Ranch Road
1300 ft · 57 sec · South Park Ranch Road
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Continue on South Park Ranch Road
1335 ft · 59 sec · South Park Ranch Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Park Ranch Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gillette and Rafter J Ranch.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Yellowstone Highway
Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
94.3 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Gillette and Rain And Snow Showers near Rafter J Ranch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gillette to Rafter J Ranch?
The road trip is about 419.4 miles (674.9 km) and usually takes 08h 14m 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 209.5 miles from Gillette and 210 miles from Rafter J Ranch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.5 miles (435.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 148.9 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 $57.62 one way or $115.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Gillette and Rain And Snow Showers near Rafter J Ranch.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and Rafter J Ranch. Straight-line distance: 270.52 mi (435.36 km).
#1 Gillette
City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,220 |
| Coordinates | 44.2910900, -105.5022200 |
| Altitude | 1388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rafter J Ranch
Census-designated place in Teton County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,075 |
| Coordinates | 43.4260400, -110.7990900 |
| Altitude | 1848 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rafter J Ranch (-110.79909, 43.42604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 675 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 13m |
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 | $57.62 | $115.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $62.62 | $125.24 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $67.33 | $134.65 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $80.10 | $160.20 |
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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