How far is Gillette, WY from Sundance, WY?

The driving distance from Gillette, WY to Sundance, WY is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.71 mi
01h 05m
Flight
56.22 mi
90.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.22 mi
Kilometers
90.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.71 mi
Kilometers
99.32 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sundance
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM MDT
Return by in Gillette
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gillette
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Sundance
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gillette
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Moorcroft
WY

Town of the United States

From Gillette
30.8 mi
00h 32m
To Sundance
30.9 mi
00h 32m

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
42°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 26 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gillette and Sundance.

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stanley Avenue

    63 m · 10 sec · Stanley Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    58 mi · 58 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto US Highway 14

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on South West Street

    2644 ft · 45 sec · South West Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Cleveland Street

    1834 ft · 31 sec · East Cleveland Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Cleveland Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stanley Avenue
58.4 mi · 95%
East 4th Street
0.93 mi · 2%
US Highway 14
0.71 mi · 1%
South West Street
0.5 mi · 1%
East Cleveland Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Stanley Avenue

Continue straight

58 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moorcroft
00h 32m from Gillette
Leave By
4:18 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Gillette and Rain And Snow Showers near Sundance.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gillette to Sundance?

The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moorcroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Gillette and 30.9 miles from Sundance.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.49 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 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 Sundance.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and Sundance. Straight-line distance: 56.22 mi (90.48 km).

Gillette

#1 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,220
Coordinates44.2910900, -105.5022200
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
Sundance

#2 Sundance

Town in Crook County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,296
Coordinates44.4063700, -104.3757800
Altitude1444
CountryUnited States
Start: Gillette (-105.50222, 44.29109)
End: Sundance (-104.37578, 44.40637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $8.49
Round trip
$16.97
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.49 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.23 $9.22 $18.45
Premium $4.55 $9.92 $19.83
Diesel $5.41 $11.80 $23.60

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 Sundance. The current time is 01:08:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.