How far is Mills, WY from Lander, WY?
The driving distance from Mills, WY to Lander, WY is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mills and Lander.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mills and Lander.
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Start on 1st Street
956 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Wyoming Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Southwest Wyoming Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Yellowstone Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · West Yellowstone Highway
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Continue straight
88.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Continue straight
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Continue on South Main Street
9.7 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2095 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mills and Lander.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Yellowstone Highway
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88.1 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mills and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Lander.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mills to Lander?
The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Mills and 71.8 miles from Lander.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.70 one way or $39.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mills and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Lander.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mills and Lander. Straight-line distance: 119.81 mi (192.82 km).
#1 Mills
Town in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 4,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.8405200, -106.3658600 |
| Altitude | 1562 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lander
City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 7,467 |
| Coordinates | 42.8330100, -108.7306700 |
| Altitude | 1632 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-108.730657, 42.833044)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.70 | $39.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $27.38 | $54.77 |
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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