How far is South Park, WY from Gillette, WY?
The driving distance from South Park, WY to Gillette, WY is about 408 miles (656.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.3 miles (435 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Park and Gillette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Park and Gillette.
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Start on Melody Creek Lane
1.1 km · 3 min · Melody Creek Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Park Loop Road
2993 ft · 1 min · South Park Loop Road
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Turn left onto South Highway 89
4.3 mi · 7 min · South Highway 89
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Continue on West Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue
2015 ft · 50 sec · West Pearl Avenue
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Turn left onto South Cache Drive
120 m · 10 sec · South Cache Drive
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Continue on North Cache Street
1.4 km · 3 min · North Cache Street
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Continue on North Highway 89
6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89
34 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89
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Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89
23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89
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Continue on East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 287
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Continue on West Ramshorn Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Ramshorn Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · South 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Federal Boulevard
39 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard
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Continue straight
76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
1989 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road
1962 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road
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Turn right
51.3 mi · 59 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South
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Continue on South Douglas Highway
5 mi · 10 min · South Douglas Highway
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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 Park and Gillette.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South 1st Street
Turn right onto South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving South Park 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 Park to Gillette?
The road trip is about 408 miles (656.6 km) and usually takes 07h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.6 miles from South Park and 199.4 miles from Gillette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.3 miles (435 km), while the road route adds roughly 137.7 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.06 one way or $112.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around South Park and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Gillette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Park and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 270.3 mi (435.01 km).
#1 South Park
Census-designated place in Teton County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,731 |
| Coordinates | 43.4221500, -110.7932600 |
| Altitude | 1846 |
| 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: 657 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 05m |
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 | $56.06 | $112.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $60.93 | $121.85 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $65.51 | $131.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $77.93 | $155.87 |
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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