How far is Gillette, WY from Wheatland, WY?
The driving distance from Gillette, WY to Wheatland, WY is about 173.4 miles (279 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Converse County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gillette and Wheatland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gillette and Wheatland.
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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
11.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25, US 87: Wheatland
1718 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Swanson Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Swanson Road
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Continue on 9th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gillette and Wheatland.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gillette and Mostly Sunny near Wheatland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gillette to Wheatland?
The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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 86.7 miles from Gillette and 86.6 miles from Wheatland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157 miles (252.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 10:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.83 one way or $47.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gillette and Mostly Sunny near Wheatland.
Stop Ideas Near Douglas
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 Douglas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and Wheatland. Straight-line distance: 157.02 mi (252.7 km).
#1 Gillette
City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,220 |
| Coordinates | 44.2910900, -105.5022200 |
| Altitude | 1388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheatland
Town in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 3,522 |
| Coordinates | 42.0540700, -104.9529500 |
| Altitude | 1448 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wheatland (-104.95295, 42.05407)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.83 | $47.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $25.89 | $51.79 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $27.84 | $55.68 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $33.12 | $66.24 |
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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