How far is South Greeley, WY from Gillette, WY?
The driving distance from South Greeley, WY to Gillette, WY is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Converse County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Greeley and Gillette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Greeley and Gillette.
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Start on Rooks Avenue
663 ft · 34 sec · Rooks Avenue
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Turn left onto Citrus Street
43 m · 8 sec · Citrus Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1319 ft · 41 sec · Cedar Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West College Drive
1824 ft · 38 sec · West College Drive
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Turn left onto South Greeley Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · South 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
1914 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 4 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 South Greeley and Gillette.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving South Greeley and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Gillette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Greeley to Gillette?
The road trip is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from South Greeley and 126.8 miles from Gillette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 9:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.26 one way or $68.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around South Greeley and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Gillette.
Stop Ideas Near Douglas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Douglas City Hall Historic
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Greeley and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 223.5 mi (359.69 km).
#1 South Greeley
Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming
| Population | 4,217 |
| Coordinates | 41.0969300, -104.8063600 |
| Altitude | 1843 |
| 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: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $34.26 | $68.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $37.23 | $74.47 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $40.03 | $80.06 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $47.63 | $95.25 |
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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