How far is North Rock Springs, WY from Gillette, WY?

The driving distance from North Rock Springs, WY to Gillette, WY is about 353.7 miles (569.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
353.74 mi
05h 57m
Flight
263.89 mi
424.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.89 mi
Kilometers
424.69 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
353.74 mi
Kilometers
569.29 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gillette
Sun, Apr 19, 8:17 AM MDT
Return by in North Rock Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Rock Springs
2026-04-19T02:20
Arrive Gillette
Sun, Apr 19, 8:17 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:04 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Rock Springs
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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 North Rock Springs
179.1 mi
02h 58m
To Gillette
174.7 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Rock Springs and Gillette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Rock Springs and Gillette.

  1. 1

    Start on Mesa Drive

    1 km · 3 min · Mesa Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Yellowstone Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Yellowstone Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elk Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Elk Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    106.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

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

    1997 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Spruce Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    1989 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Horseshoe Road

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  18. 18

    Continue on South Douglas Highway

    5 mi · 10 min · South Douglas Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Rock Springs 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street
108 mi · 30%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
106 mi · 30%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 9%
I 25 North
20.5 mi · 6%
Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 5%
Casper West Belt
10.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

106 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.8 mi
263.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
02h 58m from North Rock Springs
Leave By
5:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Rock Springs and Sunny near Gillette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Rock Springs to Gillette?

The road trip is about 353.7 miles (569.3 km) and usually takes 05h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bairoil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.1 miles from North Rock Springs and 174.7 miles from Gillette.

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

The direct path is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.8 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.58 one way or $97.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Rock Springs and Sunny near Gillette.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Rock Springs and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 263.89 mi (424.69 km).

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#1 North Rock Springs

Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming

Population2,207
Coordinates41.6435800, -109.2656800
Altitude1977
CountryUnited States
Gillette

#2 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,220
Coordinates44.2910900, -105.5022200
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
Start: Mesa Drive (-109.265671, 41.643737)
End: East 4th Street (-105.502224, 44.291248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 569 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.48 gal
47.25 L · about $48.58
Round trip
$97.17
24.96 gal · 94.5 L
Estimated CO2
110.9 kg one way
Round trip: 221.8 kg / 489 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $48.58 $97.17
Mid-grade $4.23 $52.80 $105.61
Premium $4.55 $56.77 $113.54
Diesel $5.41 $67.54 $135.08

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Rock Springs and Gillette. The current time is 02:20:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.