How far is Upton, WY from Gillette, WY?
The driving distance from Upton, WY to Gillette, WY is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upton and Gillette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upton and Gillette.
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Start on Ash Street
17 m · 3 sec · Ash Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
9.4 mi · 14 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on US Highway 16
9.9 mi · 15 min · US Highway 16
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Continue on East Converse Street
1802 ft · 32 sec · East Converse Street
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Turn right onto I-90 Access Road
1523 ft · 32 sec · I-90 Access Road
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Take the ramp left
930 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 14 West, US 16 West: Gillette
2000 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
3228 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Stanley Avenue
63 m · 9 sec · Stanley Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1.5 km · 2 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 Upton and Gillette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-90 Access Road
Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Upton 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 Upton to Gillette?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Moorcroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Upton and 24.4 miles from Gillette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Upton and Mostly Sunny near Gillette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upton and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 45.28 mi (72.87 km).
#1 Upton
Town in Weston County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,032 |
| Coordinates | 44.0997000, -104.6280200 |
| Altitude | 1292 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.28 | $14.55 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.82 | $15.65 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
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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