How far is Pine Bluffs, WY from Gillette, WY?
The driving distance from Pine Bluffs, WY to Gillette, WY is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.8 miles (365 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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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 04h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Bluffs and Gillette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluffs and Gillette.
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Start on West 3rd Street
885 ft · 39 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn slight left onto US Highway 30
1132 ft · 20 sec · US Highway 30
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Turn left onto Parson Street
1416 ft · 26 sec · Parson Street
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Take the ramp right
1485 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
38.9 mi · 37 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180, US 85: Central Avenue, Greely
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto North Greeley Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Greeley Highway
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Continue on Warren Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Warren Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
2980 ft · 41 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
75.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
34 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business, US 26 Business, US 87 Business, I 25 Business: Douglas
2072 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto East Richards Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Richards Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South 4th Street
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Turn straight onto Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
2240 ft · 47 sec · Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
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Turn right
111.6 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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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 Pine Bluffs and Gillette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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112 mi · 02h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Bluffs 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 Pine Bluffs to Gillette?
The road trip is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Glendo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.7 miles from Pine Bluffs and 146.4 miles from Gillette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.8 miles (365 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 7:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.59 one way or $79.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pine Bluffs and Mostly Sunny near Gillette.
Stop Ideas Near Glendo
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 Glendo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluffs and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 226.79 mi (364.98 km).
#1 Pine Bluffs
Town in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,163 |
| Coordinates | 41.1819300, -104.0691200 |
| Altitude | 1539 |
| 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: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $39.59 | $79.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.03 | $86.06 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $46.26 | $92.53 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $55.04 | $110.08 |
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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