How far is Gillette, WY from Sleepy Hollow, WY?
The driving distance from Gillette, WY to Sleepy Hollow, WY is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gillette and Sleepy Hollow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gillette and Sleepy Hollow.
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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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Turn left onto Union Chapel Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Union Chapel Road
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Turn left onto Mather Avenue
1261 ft · 57 sec · Mather Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sleepy Hollow Boulevard
940 ft · 46 sec · Sleepy Hollow Boulevard
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Turn left onto Irving Boulevard
978 ft · 45 sec · Irving Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tarry Street
747 ft · 38 sec · Tarry Street
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Turn left onto Katrina Avenue
1704 ft · 1 min · Katrina Avenue
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Turn right
119 m · 17 sec
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Continue straight
140 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
84 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gillette and Sleepy Hollow.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Douglas Highway
Turn right onto South Douglas Highway
5.03 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gillette and Mostly Sunny near Sleepy Hollow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gillette to Sleepy Hollow?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moorcroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Gillette and 4 miles from Sleepy Hollow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.25 one way or $2.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gillette and Mostly Sunny near Sleepy Hollow.
Stop Ideas Near Moorcroft
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Gillette Utilities Department
City of Gillette
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moorcroft.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and Sleepy Hollow. Straight-line distance: 5.26 mi (8.46 km).
#1 Gillette
City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,220 |
| Coordinates | 44.2910900, -105.5022200 |
| Altitude | 1388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sleepy Hollow
Situated in the high plains of northeastern Wyoming at an elevation of 4,560 feet, this Campbell County census-designated place lies just south of the city of Gillette.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.2410900, -105.4222200 |
| Altitude | 1390 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sleepy Hollow (-105.42222, 44.24109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.48 | $1.25 | $2.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $1.42 | $2.84 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
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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