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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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 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Johnson County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Big Horn Avenue
90 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Big Horn Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2195 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Hart Street
1 km · 57 sec · East Hart Street
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Continue on US Highway 16 East
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 16 East
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Gillette
1418 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1875 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Skyline Drive
944 ft · 27 sec · Skyline Drive
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Turn slight right
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto South Warren Avenue
719 ft · 34 sec · South Warren Avenue
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
852 ft · 32 sec · West 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 Worland 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.
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.
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 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).
#1 Worland
City in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 4,994 |
| Coordinates | 44.0169000, -107.9553700 |
| Altitude | 1239 |
| 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: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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