Origin
Gillette, WY
Afternoon in Gillette on Thursday
Local time
2:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gillette, WY to Green River, WY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 45m
Distance
369.5 mi
595 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 34m
★
6 AM
6h 46m
8 AM
7h 9m
10 AM
6h 54m
12 PM
6h 52m
3 PM
6h 55m
5 PM
7h 8m
8 PM
6h 39m
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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Green River, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gillette, WY to Green River, WY covers 369.5 miles and takes about 6h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, County Road 308, WY 387 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 119.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184.8 miles from Gillette, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 45m. Total distance: 369.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 45m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Gillette, WY to Green River, WY covers 369.5 miles and takes about 6h 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 119.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near WY 59 / South Douglas Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 369.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (WY 59 / South Douglas Highway): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (WY 387): Navigation decision point; at 107.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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WY 59 / South Douglas Highway
Turn right onto WY 59 / South Douglas Highway
Navigation decision point
4
38.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
WY 387
Turn right onto WY 387
Navigation decision point
6
107.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 25 South: Casper
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 25 South: Casper
5
128.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Sho...
5
367.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 41m in
|
I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
Take the exit onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West: Green River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West:...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gillette, WY to Green River, WY, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Entry along the way.
Port Of Entry
128.2 mi in
|
~2h 25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 119.1 mi | 1h 55m |
| County Road 308 | 63.7 mi | 1h 12m |
| WY 387 | 51.3 mi | 58m |
| US 287 | 44.1 mi | 50m |
| State Highway 59 South | 32.8 mi | 35m |
| I 25 | 20.1 mi | 18m |
| WY 259 | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| Casper West Belt | 7.3 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 119.1 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gillette, WY and Green River, WY.
1
Start on East 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Street
2
Turn right onto WY 59
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South Douglas Highway
3
Continue on WY 59
33 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 59 South
4
Turn right onto WY 387
51 mi
·
58 min
·
WY 387
5
Turn left onto WY 259
18 mi
·
20 min
·
WY 259
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 25 South: Casper
7
Merge onto I 25; US 87
20 mi
·
18 min
·
I 25; US 87
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
10
Turn right onto US 20; US 26
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 20; US 26
11
Continue on WY 257
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Casper West Belt
12
Turn right onto WY 220
64 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
County Road 308
13
Continue on US 287; WY 789
44 mi
·
50 min
·
US 287; WY 789
14
Turn right onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; WY 789
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Spruce Street
15
Take the ramp onto WY 789
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
WY 789
16
Merge onto I 80; US 30; WY 789
119 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17
Take the exit onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus
Toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West: Green River
18
Turn right onto North 1st East
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 1st East
19
Arrive at destination
North 1st East
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.8 miles from Gillette, WY, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 81 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.8 miles or 3h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Green River, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gillette, WY
This is one driving day of about 369.5 miles and 6h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Gillette, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 119.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 184.8 mi from Gillette, WY · 3h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
185 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 184.8 miles from Gillette, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.1 miles.
Arriving in Green River, WY
The final approach into Green River, 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 Green River, WY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.55 one way
$117.11 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $61.37 | $122.75 |
| premium | $4.53 | $65.91 | $131.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.58 | $163.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.9 | 1 | $38.80 | $17.74 |
| Efficient EV | 92.4 | 1 | $32.33 | $14.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.8 | 1 | $51.73 | $23.65 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Green River, WY
Afternoon in Green River on Thursday
Local time
2:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°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.
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
8 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
6h 45m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Green River, WY covers 369.5 miles and takes about 6h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, County Road 308, WY 387. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 184.8 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 $58.55 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 369.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (WY 59 / South Douglas Highway): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (WY 387): Navigation decision point; at 107.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Gillette, WY to Green River, WY, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Entry along the way.
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