How far is Gillette, WY from Saratoga, WY?
The driving distance from Gillette, WY to Saratoga, WY is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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 05h 24m.
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.
Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gillette and Saratoga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gillette and Saratoga.
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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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Continue on Casper West Belt
7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt
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Turn right onto County Road 308
63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308
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Continue straight
42.4 mi · 48 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cedar Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Cedar Street
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Take the exit straight
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, US 287 South, WY 130 East: Walcott, Medicine Bow National Forest, Saratoga
2548 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 130
19.6 mi · 21 min · State Highway 130
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Continue on North 1st Street
2972 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Bridge Avenue
106 m · 10 sec · East Bridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gillette and Saratoga.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
County Road 308
Turn right onto County Road 308
63.7 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gillette and Sunny near Saratoga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gillette to Saratoga?
The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Gillette and 143.5 miles from Saratoga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.1 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 6:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.44 one way or $78.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gillette and Sunny near Saratoga.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain View
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 Mountain View.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and Saratoga. Straight-line distance: 206.78 mi (332.78 km).
#1 Gillette
City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,220 |
| Coordinates | 44.2910900, -105.5022200 |
| Altitude | 1388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saratoga
Town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,599 |
| Coordinates | 41.4549600, -106.8064300 |
| Altitude | 2068 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saratoga (-106.80643, 41.45496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $39.44 | $78.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $42.86 | $85.72 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $46.08 | $92.16 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $54.82 | $109.65 |
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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