Origin
Mills, WY
Late night in Mills on Thursday
Local time
3:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mills, WY to Midwest, WY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
42.1 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mills, WY
Dan Stone
Trip Overview
The drive from Mills, WY to Midwest, WY covers 42.1 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Van Horn Avenue, West Yellowstone Highway, Salt Creek Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 42.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Van Horn Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Mills, WY to Midwest, WY is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mills, WY to Midwest, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Horn Avenue | — | — |
| West Yellowstone Highway | — | — |
| Salt Creek Highway | — | — |
| I 25 North | — | — |
| Horse Ranch Creek Road | — | — |
| Horseshoe Road | — | — |
| Lewis Street | — | — |
| Fitzhugh Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Van Horn Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mills, WY and Midwest, WY.
1
Start on 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
1st Street
2
Continue on Van Horn Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Van Horn Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Yellowstone Highway
246 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Yellowstone Highway
4
Turn right onto Salt Creek Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Salt Creek Highway
5
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
6
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
7
Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
8
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
18 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Horse Ranch Creek Road
10
Turn right onto Horseshoe Road
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Horseshoe Road
11
Turn left onto Lewis Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewis Street
12
Turn right onto Fitzhugh Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fitzhugh Avenue
13
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from Mills, WY · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Mills, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Midwest, WY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Midwest, WY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.67 one way
$13.34 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Midwest, WY
Late night in Midwest on Thursday
Local time
3:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mills, WY to Midwest, WY covers 42.1 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Van Horn Avenue, West Yellowstone Highway, Salt Creek Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 miles from Mills, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Mills, WY to Midwest, WY is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mills, WY to Midwest, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mills, WY to Midwest, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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