How far is Gillette, WY from Wilson, WY?

The driving distance from Gillette, WY to Wilson, WY is about 415.4 miles (668.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273 miles (439.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
415.42 mi
08h 08m
Flight
272.97 mi
439.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.97 mi
Kilometers
439.31 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
415.42 mi
Kilometers
668.56 km
Drive Time
08h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM MDT
Return by in Gillette
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gillette
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Wilson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:08 PM to 3:38 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
7:44 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
207.5 mi
04h 04m
To Wilson
208 mi
04h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 29 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.8 mi · 25 min · North Highway 89

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Teton Park Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Teton Park Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Moose-Wilson Road

    14.6 mi · 25 min · Moose-Wilson Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Moose - Wilson Road

    138 m · 13 sec · Moose - Wilson Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Highway 22

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Highway 22

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Street

    1119 ft · 51 sec · West Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 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%
I 25 South
20.6 mi · 5%
North Highway 89
17.8 mi · 4%
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 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+142.4 mi
273 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
04h 04m from Gillette
Leave By
7:44 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gillette and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Wilson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 415.4 miles (668.6 km) and usually takes 08h 08m 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 207.5 miles from Gillette and 208 miles from Wilson.

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

The direct path is about 273 miles (439.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 142.4 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 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 $57.07 one way or $114.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gillette and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Wilson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 272.97 mi (439.31 km).

Gillette

#1 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Wilson

Census-designated place (CDP) in Teton County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,482
Coordinates43.5007600, -110.8752100
Altitude1874
CountryUnited States
Start: Gillette (-105.50222, 44.29109)
End: Wilson (-110.87521, 43.50076)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 669 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.66 gal
55.49 L · about $57.07
Round trip
$114.14
29.32 gal · 110.98 L
Estimated CO2
130.3 kg one way
Round trip: 260.6 kg / 575 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $57.07 $114.14
Mid-grade $4.23 $62.03 $124.05
Premium $4.55 $66.69 $133.38
Diesel $5.41 $79.34 $158.68

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 Wilson. The current time is 23:22:12.

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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.