Origin
Gillette, WY
Evening in Gillette on Thursday
Local time
5:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gillette, WY to Kemmerer, WY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h
Distance
440 mi
708 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 52m
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6 AM
8h 1m
8 AM
8h 18m
10 AM
8h 7m
12 PM
8h 5m
3 PM
8h 7m
5 PM
8h 17m
8 PM
7h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gillette, WY
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Kemmerer, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gillette, WY to Kemmerer, WY covers 440 miles and takes about 8h behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on South Douglas Highway, Highway 59 South, I 25 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
220 miles from Gillette, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h drive with frequent turns across 440 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Douglas Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gillette, WY to Kemmerer, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Douglas Highway | — | — |
| Highway 59 South | — | — |
| I 25 South | — | — |
| US 20 West | — | — |
| Casper West Belt | — | — |
| County Road 308 | — | — |
| West Spruce Street | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Douglas Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gillette, WY and Kemmerer, WY.
1
Start on East 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Street
2
Turn right onto South Douglas Highway
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South Douglas Highway
3
Continue on State Highway 59 South
33 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 59 South
4
Turn right
51 mi
·
58 min
5
Turn left
18 mi
·
20 min
6
Take the exit left toward I 25 South: Casper
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 25 South: Casper
7
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
18 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
9
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
10
Turn right
2.7 mi
·
3 min
11
Continue on Casper West Belt
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Casper West Belt
12
Turn right onto County Road 308
64 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
County Road 308
13
Continue straight
44 mi
·
50 min
14
Turn right onto West Spruce Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Spruce Street
15
Take the ramp right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
16
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
145 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello
44 mi
·
48 min
·
US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville
19
Keep slight right to continue on US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville
20
Continue on Highway 30/189
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 30/189
21
Continue on Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Central Avenue
22
Continue on Coral Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Coral Street
23
Continue on Pine Street
367 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pine Street
24
Turn left onto Opal Street
177 ft
·
10 sec
·
Opal Street
25
Turn right
203 ft
·
15 sec
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 220 miles from Gillette, WY, or about 4h into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 97 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 220 miles or 4h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 220 miles or 4h
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kemmerer, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gillette, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gillette, WY
Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Kemmerer, WY
Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Gillette, WY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 220 mi from Gillette, WY · 4h into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
220 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Casper, WYOvernight Options
Night 1
220 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Casper, WY after about 220 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 220 miles from Gillette, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 220 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Kemmerer, WY
The final approach into Kemmerer, WY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kemmerer, WY.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Kemmerer, WY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$69.72 one way
$139.45 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
154 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $73.09 | $146.17 |
| premium | $4.53 | $78.49 | $156.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $97.15 | $194.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$200–$310
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 132 | 1 | $46.20 | $21.12 |
| Efficient EV | 110 | 1 | $38.50 | $17.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 176 | 2 | $61.60 | $28.16 |
Gas CO2
154 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kemmerer, WY
Evening in Kemmerer on Thursday
Local time
5:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gillette, WY to Kemmerer, WY covers 440 miles and takes about 8h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Douglas Highway, Highway 59 South, I 25 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 220 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 220 miles from Gillette, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $69.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gillette, WY to Kemmerer, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gillette, WY to Kemmerer, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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