How far is Moose Wilson Road, WY from Gillette, WY?

The driving distance from Moose Wilson Road, WY to Gillette, WY is about 408.3 miles (657.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 38m 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
408.3 mi
07h 19m
Flight
271.1 mi
436.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.1 mi
Kilometers
436.29 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
408.3 mi
Kilometers
657.1 km
Drive Time
07h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gillette
Wed, May 13, 5:08 AM MDT
Return by in Moose Wilson Road
Wed, May 13, 12:28 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moose Wilson Road
2026-05-12T21:49
Arrive Gillette
Wed, May 13, 5:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:19 PM to 2:49 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
9:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moose Wilson Road
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 Moose Wilson Road
205.6 mi
03h 39m
To Gillette
202.7 mi
03h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Moose-Wilson Road

    12.8 mi · 23 min · Moose-Wilson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Teton Park Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Teton Park Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Highway 89

    17.8 mi · 24 min · North Highway 89

  4. 4

    Continue on East Highway 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 287

  5. 5

    Continue on West Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Ramshorn Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · South 1st Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Federal Boulevard

    39 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

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

    1989 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Horseshoe Road

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  16. 16

    Continue on South Douglas Highway

    5 mi · 10 min · South Douglas Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moose Wilson Road 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Boulevard
116 mi · 28%
South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 19%
East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 13%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 8%
I 25 North
20.5 mi · 5%
Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South 1st Street

Turn right onto South 1st Street

77.9 mi · 01h 28m

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 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+137.2 mi
271.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
03h 39m from Moose Wilson Road
Leave By
9:22 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moose Wilson Road 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 Moose Wilson Road to Gillette?

The road trip is about 408.3 miles (657.1 km) and usually takes 07h 19m 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 205.6 miles from Moose Wilson Road and 202.7 miles from Gillette.

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

The direct path is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 137.2 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 $56.10 one way or $112.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moose Wilson Road and Mostly Sunny near Gillette.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moose Wilson Road and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 271.1 mi (436.29 km).

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#1 Moose Wilson Road

Census designated place

Population1,821
Coordinates43.5252100, -110.8446600
Altitude1888
CountryUnited States
Gillette

#2 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,220
Coordinates44.2910900, -105.5022200
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
Start: Moose - Wilson Road (-110.842049, 43.525207)
End: East 4th Street (-105.502224, 44.291248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 657 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.41 gal
54.54 L · about $56.10
Round trip
$112.20
28.82 gal · 109.08 L
Estimated CO2
128.1 kg one way
Round trip: 256.1 kg / 565 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $56.10 $112.20
Mid-grade $4.23 $60.97 $121.94
Premium $4.55 $65.55 $131.10
Diesel $5.41 $77.99 $155.97

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Moose Wilson Road and Gillette. The current time is 21:49:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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