How far is Gillette, WY from Ranchettes, WY?
The driving distance from Gillette, WY to Ranchettes, WY is about 238.6 miles (384 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Converse 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 Ranchettes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gillette and Ranchettes.
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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
2483 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85 North, WY 211: Torrington, Horse Creek Road
1202 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Horse Creek Road
2900 ft · 60 sec · Horse Creek Road
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Continue on Iron Mountain Road
2 mi · 5 min · Iron Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Iron Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gillette and Ranchettes.
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 Ranchettes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gillette to Ranchettes?
The road trip is about 238.6 miles (384 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.3 miles from Gillette and 119.2 miles from Ranchettes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:30 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.78 one way or $65.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 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 Ranchettes.
Stop Ideas Near Douglas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Douglas City Hall Historic
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Douglas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and Ranchettes. Straight-line distance: 215.34 mi (346.55 km).
#1 Gillette
City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,220 |
| Coordinates | 44.2910900, -105.5022200 |
| Altitude | 1388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ranchettes
Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming
| Population | 5,798 |
| Coordinates | 41.2185900, -104.7902500 |
| Altitude | 1890 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ranchettes (-104.79025, 41.21859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $32.78 | $65.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $35.63 | $71.25 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $38.30 | $76.61 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $45.57 | $91.14 |
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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