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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Quick Snapshot
Road
435.4 mi
07h 23m
Flight
307.26 mi
494.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
307.26 mi
Kilometers
494.48 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
435.4 mi
Kilometers
700.71 km
Drive Time
07h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gillette
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM MDT
Return by in Kemmerer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kemmerer
2026-04-22T21:30
Arrive Gillette
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:24 PM to 2:54 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
9:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kemmerer
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
Bairoil
WY

Town of the United States

From Kemmerer
219.9 mi
03h 41m
To Gillette
215.6 mi
03h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 29 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Garnet Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Garnet Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    723 ft · 21 sec · Pine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Coral Street

    1198 ft · 34 sec · Coral Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Avenue

    901 ft · 15 sec · Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 30/189

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 30/189

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 30/189

    2107 ft · 56 sec · Highway 30/189

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 30/189

    2677 ft · 59 sec · US Highway 30/189

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    43.8 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    144.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins

    1997 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Spruce Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest

    1989 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Horseshoe Road

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  24. 24

    Continue on South Douglas Highway

    5 mi · 10 min · South Douglas Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street

  26. 26

    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.

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
144 mi · 33%
3rd Street
108 mi · 25%
US Highway 30/189
44.3 mi · 10%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 8%
I 25 North
20.5 mi · 5%
Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
07h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+128.1 mi
307.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
03h 41m from Kemmerer
Leave By
9:12 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Kemmerer

#1 Kemmerer

City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County

Population2,763
Coordinates41.7924500, -110.5376700
Altitude2118
CountryUnited States
Gillette

#2 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,220
Coordinates44.2910900, -105.5022200
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
Start: (-110.537517, 41.792509)
End: East 4th Street (-105.502224, 44.291248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 701 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
15.36 gal
58.16 L · about $59.80
Round trip
$119.59
30.72 gal · 116.32 L
Estimated CO2
136.5 kg one way
Round trip: 273 kg / 602 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kemmerer and Gillette. The current time is 21:30:29.

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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.