How far is Worland, WY from Gillette, WY?

The driving distance from Worland, WY to Gillette, WY is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.86 mi
02h 53m
Flight
123.07 mi
198.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.07 mi
Kilometers
198.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.86 mi
Kilometers
257.27 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gillette
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 AM MDT
Return by in Worland
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worland
2026-04-18T06:12
Arrive Gillette
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worland
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Buffalo
WY

City in and county seat of Johnson County, Wyoming, United States

From Worland
79.8 mi
01h 26m
To Gillette
80.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
46°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Big Horn Avenue

    90 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Big Horn Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2195 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Hart Street

    1 km · 57 sec · East Hart Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 16 East

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 16 East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Gillette

    1418 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1875 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Skyline Drive

    944 ft · 27 sec · Skyline Drive

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Warren Avenue

    719 ft · 34 sec · South Warren Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    852 ft · 32 sec · West 4th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Big Horn Avenue
90 mi · 56%
I 90 East
65.7 mi · 41%
US Highway 16 East
1.37 mi · 1%
East Hart Street
0.64 mi
North Main Street
0.42 mi
Skyline Drive
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Big Horn Avenue

Start on Big Horn Avenue

90 mi · 02h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
123.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 26m from Worland
Leave By
12:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Worland 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 Worland to Gillette?

The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Worland and 80.1 miles from Gillette.

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

The direct path is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.96 one way or $43.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worland and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 123.07 mi (198.06 km).

Worland

#1 Worland

City in Wyoming, United States

Population4,994
Coordinates44.0169000, -107.9553700
Altitude1239
CountryUnited States
Gillette

#2 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,220
Coordinates44.2910900, -105.5022200
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
Start: Big Horn Avenue (-107.955369, 44.016836)
End: East 4th Street (-105.502224, 44.291248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.35 L · about $21.96
Round trip
$43.91
11.28 gal · 42.7 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.96 $43.91
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.86 $47.73
Premium $4.55 $25.66 $51.31
Diesel $5.41 $30.52 $61.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Worland and Gillette. The current time is 06:12:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.