How far is Mountain View, WY from Gillette, WY?
The driving distance from Mountain View, WY to Gillette, WY is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Natrona County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain View and Gillette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain View and Gillette.
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Start on West Yellowstone Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · West Yellowstone Highway
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Turn right
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 Mountain View and Gillette.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
51.3 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Mountain View and Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Gillette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain View to Gillette?
The road trip is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Edgerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Mountain View and 61.3 miles from Gillette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.48 one way or $34.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Mountain View and Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Gillette.
Stop Ideas Near Edgerton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgerton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain View and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 108.78 mi (175.07 km).
#1 Mountain View
Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,225 |
| Coordinates | 42.8535800, -106.3886400 |
| Altitude | 1585 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $19.00 | $37.99 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $20.43 | $40.85 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $24.30 | $48.60 |
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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