How far is Mountain View, WY from Gillette, WY?
The driving distance from Mountain View, WY to Gillette, WY is about 421.2 miles (677.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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 1st Street
30 m · 10 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto Birch Street
134 m · 21 sec · Birch Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
981 ft · 34 sec · West 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 414 North
5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 414 North
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Take the ramp right
1607 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
171.1 mi · 2 hr 46 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 Mountain View 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
171 mi · 02h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Mountain View and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 421.2 miles (677.9 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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 212.8 miles from Mountain View and 208.4 miles from Gillette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.1 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 $57.85 one way or $115.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain View and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gillette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain View and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 322.06 mi (518.31 km).
#1 Mountain View
Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.2688400, -110.3398800 |
| Altitude | 2074 |
| 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: 678 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 15m |
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 | $57.85 | $115.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $62.87 | $125.75 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $67.60 | $135.20 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $80.42 | $160.84 |
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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