How far is Sheridan, WY from Gillette, WY?

The driving distance from Sheridan, WY to Gillette, WY is about 103 miles (165.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.94 mi
01h 35m
Flight
79.68 mi
128.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.68 mi
Kilometers
128.23 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.94 mi
Kilometers
165.66 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gillette
Wed, Apr 22, 7:11 PM MDT
Return by in Sheridan
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-04-22T17:36
Arrive Gillette
Wed, Apr 22, 7:11 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheridan
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Buffalo
WY

City in and county seat of Johnson County, Wyoming, United States

From Sheridan
51.3 mi
00h 47m
To Gillette
51.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 29 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Loucks Street

    24 m · 6 sec · West Loucks Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    654 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Burkitt Street

    51 m · 3 sec · East Burkitt Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Coffeen Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Brundage Lane

    1370 ft · 27 sec · East Brundage Lane

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    98.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Skyline Drive

    944 ft · 27 sec · Skyline Drive

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Warren Avenue

    719 ft · 30 sec · South Warren Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    852 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Brundage Lane
99.2 mi · 96%
Coffeen Avenue
1.75 mi · 2%
Skyline Drive
0.18 mi
West 4th Street
0.16 mi
South Warren Avenue
0.14 mi
South Main Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

East Brundage Lane

Take the ramp right

98.6 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
00h 47m from Sheridan
Leave By
3:20 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sheridan 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 Sheridan to Gillette?

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Sheridan and 51.6 miles from Gillette.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.13 one way or $28.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sheridan and Mostly Sunny near Gillette.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 79.68 mi (128.23 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

Population18,095
Coordinates44.7971900, -106.9561800
Altitude1141
CountryUnited States
Gillette

#2 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,220
Coordinates44.2910900, -105.5022200
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
Start: West Loucks Street (-106.956181, 44.797278)
End: East 4th Street (-105.502224, 44.291248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.75 L · about $14.13
Round trip
$28.26
7.26 gal · 27.5 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.13 $28.26
Mid-grade $4.23 $15.36 $30.72
Premium $4.55 $16.51 $33.03
Diesel $5.41 $19.65 $39.29

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheridan and Gillette. The current time is 17:36:25.

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.