How far is Gillette, WY from South Park, WY?

The driving distance from Gillette, WY to South Park, WY is about 417.8 miles (672.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.3 miles (435 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
417.79 mi
08h 10m
Flight
270.3 mi
435.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.3 mi
Kilometers
435.01 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
417.79 mi
Kilometers
672.37 km
Drive Time
08h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Park
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM MDT
Return by in Gillette
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gillette
2026-04-23T01:36
Arrive South Park
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:10 PM to 3:40 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gillette
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shoshoni
WY

Town of the United States

From Gillette
208.7 mi
04h 05m
To South Park
209.2 mi
04h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
29 to 38 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gillette and South Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gillette and South Park.

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Douglas Highway

    5 mi · 10 min · South Douglas Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  4. 4

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward I 25 South: Casper

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    577 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

    94.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Ramshorn Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US 26 / US 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287

  17. 17

    Continue on North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  20. 20

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Cache Drive

    120 m · 12 sec · South Cache Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue

    2015 ft · 46 sec · West Pearl Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Highway 89

    4.3 mi · 7 min · South Highway 89

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Park Loop Road

    2993 ft · 1 min · South Park Loop Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Melody Creek Lane

    1.1 km · 3 min · Melody Creek Lane

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Melody Creek Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gillette and South Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Yellowstone Highway
116 mi · 28%
East Main Street
77.9 mi · 19%
US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi · 13%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 8%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 7%
I 25 South
20.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+147.5 mi
270.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
04h 05m from Gillette
Leave By
7:40 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Gillette and Rain And Snow Showers near South Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gillette to South Park?

The road trip is about 417.8 miles (672.4 km) and usually takes 08h 10m 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 208.7 miles from Gillette and 209.2 miles from South Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 270.3 miles (435 km), while the road route adds roughly 147.5 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 $57.38 one way or $114.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131 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 South Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and South Park. Straight-line distance: 270.3 mi (435.01 km).

Gillette

#1 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,220
Coordinates44.2910900, -105.5022200
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
South Park

#2 South Park

Census-designated place in Teton County, Wyoming

Population1,731
Coordinates43.4221500, -110.7932600
Altitude1846
CountryUnited States
Start: Gillette (-105.50222, 44.29109)
End: South Park (-110.79326, 43.42215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 672 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.74 gal
55.81 L · about $57.38
Round trip
$114.77
29.48 gal · 111.62 L
Estimated CO2
131 kg one way
Round trip: 262 kg / 578 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $57.38 $114.77
Mid-grade $4.23 $62.36 $124.73
Premium $4.55 $67.05 $134.10
Diesel $5.41 $79.77 $159.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gillette and South Park. The current time is 01:36:18.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.