How far is Kemmerer, WY from Gillette, WY?
The driving distance from Kemmerer, WY to Gillette, WY is about 435.4 miles (700.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307.3 miles (494.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kemmerer and Gillette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kemmerer and Gillette.
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Start on the route
46 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Garnet Street
54 m · 10 sec · Garnet Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
723 ft · 21 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on Coral Street
1198 ft · 34 sec · Coral Street
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Continue on Central Avenue
901 ft · 15 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Highway 30/189
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 30/189
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Continue on Highway 30/189
2107 ft · 56 sec · Highway 30/189
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Continue on US Highway 30/189
2677 ft · 59 sec · US Highway 30/189
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Take the ramp left
43.8 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
144.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins
1997 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West Spruce Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street
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Continue straight
63.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Turn left onto Casper West Belt
7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
1989 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road
1962 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road
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Turn right
51.3 mi · 59 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South
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Continue on South Douglas Highway
5 mi · 10 min · South Douglas Highway
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
2116 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kemmerer and Gillette.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
144 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance T-storms leaving Kemmerer and Mostly Sunny near Gillette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kemmerer to Gillette?
The road trip is about 435.4 miles (700.7 km) and usually takes 07h 23m 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?
Bairoil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.9 miles from Kemmerer and 215.6 miles from Gillette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307.3 miles (494.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.1 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 $59.80 one way or $119.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Kemmerer and Mostly Sunny near Gillette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kemmerer and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 307.26 mi (494.48 km).
#1 Kemmerer
City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County
| Population | 2,763 |
| Coordinates | 41.7924500, -110.5376700 |
| Altitude | 2118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gillette
City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,220 |
| Coordinates | 44.2910900, -105.5022200 |
| Altitude | 1388 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 4th Street (-105.502224, 44.291248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 701 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 25m |
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 | $59.80 | $119.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $64.99 | $129.98 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $69.87 | $139.75 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $83.13 | $166.26 |
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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