How far is Saratoga, WY from Gillette, WY?

The driving distance from Saratoga, WY to Gillette, WY is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.5 mi
04h 47m
Flight
206.78 mi
332.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.78 mi
Kilometers
332.78 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.5 mi
Kilometers
438.55 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gillette
Tue, Jun 2, 12:49 AM MDT
Return by in Saratoga
Tue, Jun 2, 5:36 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saratoga
2026-06-01T20:02
Arrive Gillette
Tue, Jun 2, 12:49 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saratoga
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
Mountain View
WY

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

From Saratoga
143.4 mi
02h 23m
To Gillette
129.1 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saratoga and Gillette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga and Gillette.

  1. 1

    Start on East Bridge Avenue

    106 m · 14 sec · East Bridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    2972 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 130

    19.6 mi · 21 min · State Highway 130

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1209 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2624 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    18.6 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: Rawlins

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Cedar Street

    2671 ft · 39 sec · East Cedar Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Higley Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Higley Boulevard

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    42.4 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

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

    1989 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Horseshoe Road

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  20. 20

    Continue on South Douglas Highway

    5 mi · 10 min · South Douglas Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saratoga and Gillette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Higley Boulevard
65.2 mi · 24%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 12%
I 25 North
20.5 mi · 8%
State Highway 130
20.3 mi · 7%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi · 7%
Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Higley Boulevard

Continue straight

63.7 mi · 01h 13m

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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.7 mi
206.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View
02h 23m from Saratoga
Leave By
7:26 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saratoga 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 Saratoga to Gillette?

The road trip is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Saratoga and 129.1 miles from Gillette.

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

The direct path is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 7:26 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.45 one way or $74.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saratoga and Mostly Sunny near Gillette.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain View

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mountain View, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain View.

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

5 mi away
123 West E St.
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

83 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saratoga and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 206.78 mi (332.78 km).

Saratoga

#1 Saratoga

Town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,599
Coordinates41.4549600, -106.8064300
Altitude2068
CountryUnited States
Gillette

#2 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,220
Coordinates44.2910900, -105.5022200
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
Start: East Bridge Avenue (-106.806428, 41.45482)
End: East 4th Street (-105.502224, 44.291248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.4 L · about $37.45
Round trip
$74.90
19.24 gal · 72.8 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $37.45 $74.90
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.70 $81.40
Premium $4.55 $43.76 $87.52
Diesel $5.41 $52.06 $104.13

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Saratoga and Gillette. The current time is 20:02:25.

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.