How far is Sleepy Hollow, WY from Gillette, WY?

The driving distance from Sleepy Hollow, WY to Gillette, WY is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.14 mi
00h 18m
Flight
5.26 mi
8.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.26 mi
Kilometers
8.46 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.14 mi
Kilometers
13.1 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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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 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gillette
Thu, Oct 15, 3:04 PM MDT
Return by in Sleepy Hollow
Thu, Oct 15, 3:22 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sleepy Hollow
2026-10-15T14:45
Arrive Gillette
Thu, Oct 15, 3:04 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sleepy Hollow
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Moorcroft
WY

Town of the United States

From Sleepy Hollow
4 mi
00h 09m
To Gillette
4.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 30 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Hollow and Gillette.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1124 ft · 59 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Katrina Avenue

    1704 ft · 1 min · Katrina Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tarry Street

    747 ft · 39 sec · Tarry Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Irving Boulevard

    978 ft · 45 sec · Irving Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sleepy Hollow Boulevard

    940 ft · 46 sec · Sleepy Hollow Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mather Avenue

    1261 ft · 58 sec · Mather Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Union Chapel Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Union Chapel Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Douglas Highway

    5 mi · 10 min · South Douglas Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Douglas Highway
5.03 mi · 62%
Union Chapel Road
1.23 mi · 15%
East 4th Street
0.4 mi · 5%
Katrina Avenue
0.32 mi · 4%
Mather Avenue
0.24 mi · 3%
Irving Boulevard
0.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Douglas Highway

Turn right onto South Douglas Highway

5.03 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moorcroft
00h 09m from Sleepy Hollow
Leave By
7:54 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sleepy Hollow 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 Sleepy Hollow to Gillette?

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moorcroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Sleepy Hollow and 4.2 miles from Gillette.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.30 one way or $2.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Moorcroft

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Moorcroft and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.5 mi away

City of Gillette Utilities Department

Gillette , WY
611 Exchange Ave, Gillette, WY 82716
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

City of Gillette

Gillette , WY
201 E 5th St, Gillette, WY 82716
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moorcroft.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sleepy Hollow and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 5.26 mi (8.46 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Sleepy Hollow

Situated in the high plains of northeastern Wyoming at an elevation of 4,560 feet, this Campbell County census-designated place lies just south of the city of Gillette.

Population0
Coordinates44.2410900, -105.4222200
Altitude1390
CountryUnited States
Gillette

#2 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,220
Coordinates44.2910900, -105.5022200
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
Start: (-105.425148, 44.239595)
End: East 4th Street (-105.502224, 44.291248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.09 L · about $1.30
Round trip
$2.60
0.58 gal · 2.18 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.48 $1.30 $2.60
Mid-grade $4.74 $1.38 $2.75
Premium $5.07 $1.47 $2.94
Diesel $6.21 $1.80 $3.60

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sleepy Hollow and Gillette. The current time is 14:45:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.