How far is Wilson, WY from Gillette, WY?

The driving distance from Wilson, WY to Gillette, WY is about 408.1 miles (656.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273 miles (439.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
408.07 mi
07h 27m
Flight
272.97 mi
439.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.97 mi
Kilometers
439.31 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
408.07 mi
Kilometers
656.73 km
Drive Time
07h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gillette
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM MDT
Return by in Wilson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilson
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive Gillette
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:28 PM to 2:58 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilson
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Shoshoni
WY

Town of the United States

From Wilson
207.4 mi
03h 43m
To Gillette
200.7 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Wilson and Gillette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1455 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Second Street

    581 ft · 42 sec · Second Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Highway 22

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 22

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Moose - Wilson Road

    138 m · 9 sec · Moose - Wilson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Moose-Wilson Road

    14.6 mi · 25 min · Moose-Wilson Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Teton Park Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Teton Park Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Highway 89

    17.8 mi · 24 min · North Highway 89

  8. 8

    Continue on East Highway 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 287

  9. 9

    Continue on West Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Ramshorn Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · South 1st Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Federal Boulevard

    39 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest

    1989 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Horseshoe Road

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  20. 20

    Continue on South Douglas Highway

    5 mi · 10 min · South Douglas Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Boulevard
116 mi · 28%
South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 19%
East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 13%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 8%
I 25 North
20.5 mi · 5%
Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+135.1 mi
273 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
03h 43m from Wilson
Leave By
9:04 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Wilson 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 Wilson to Gillette?

The road trip is about 408.1 miles (656.7 km) and usually takes 07h 27m 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 207.4 miles from Wilson and 200.7 miles from Gillette.

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

The direct path is about 273 miles (439.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 135.1 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 Likely then Slight Chance T-storms around Wilson and Mostly Sunny near Gillette.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 272.97 mi (439.31 km).

Wilson

#1 Wilson

Census-designated place (CDP) in Teton County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,482
Coordinates43.5007600, -110.8752100
Altitude1874
CountryUnited States
Gillette

#2 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,220
Coordinates44.2910900, -105.5022200
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-110.875215, 43.500587)
End: East 4th Street (-105.502224, 44.291248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 657 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
14.4 gal
54.51 L · about $56.06
Round trip
$112.12
28.8 gal · 109.02 L
Estimated CO2
128 kg one way
Round trip: 255.9 kg / 564 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilson and Gillette. The current time is 22:24:20.

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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.