The drive from Pine Bluffs, WY to Gillette, WY covers 283.4 miles and takes about 4h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, WY 59, Purple Heart Trail for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122.1 miles on I 25.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.91 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
141.7 miles from Pine Bluffs, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 18m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 283.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 4h 58m highway drive covering 283.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 and WY 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 122.1 miles on I 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 122.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and WY 59. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 30; I 80 Business / Parson Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 30; I 80 Business / Parson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 30): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|US 30; I 80 Business / Parson Street
Turn left onto US 30; I 80 Business / Parson Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|US 30
Take the ramp onto US 30
Navigation decision point
6
39.8 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the exit toward I 180, US 85: Central Avenue, Greely
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 362
Toward I 180, US 85: Central Avenue, Greely
5
166.3 mi into trip|~2h 43m in|I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS
Take the exit onto I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS toward US 20 Business, US 26 Business, US 87 Business, I 25 Business: Douglas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 Business, US 26 Business, US 87 Bu...
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169.1 mi into trip|~2h 47m in|I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS / South 4th Street
Turn right onto I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS / South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
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 Pine Bluffs, WY to Gillette, WY, road signs begin pointing toward Greely along the way.
Greely
39.8 mi in|~39m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 25
122.1 mi
1h 56m
WY 59
111.6 mi
2h 6m
Purple Heart Trail
38.9 mi
37m
East Richards Street
2.4 mi
3m
South 4th Street
1.9 mi
3m
Warren Avenue
1.5 mi
1m
Central Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
North Greeley Highway
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 122.1 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluffs, WY and Gillette, WY.
1
Start on West 3rd Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·West 3rd Street
2
Turn slight left onto US 30; I 80 Business
0.2 mi·20 sec·US Highway 30
3
Turn left onto US 30; I 80 Business
0.3 mi·25 sec·Parson Street
4
Take the ramp onto US 30
0.3 mi·36 sec·US 30
5
Merge onto I 80; US 30
39 mi·37 min·Purple Heart Trail
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 362Toward I 180, US 85: Central Avenue, Greely
7
Turn right onto I 180; I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
1.1 mi·2 min·North Greeley Highway
8
Continue on I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
1.5 mi·1 min·Warren Avenue
9
Continue on I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
0.6 mi·40 sec·Central Avenue
10
Turn left onto I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
0.7 mi·1 min·Central Avenue
11
Take the exit onto I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
0.4 mi·46 sec·I 25 BUS; US 85; US 87 BUS
12
Continue on I 25; US 85; US 87
3.9 mi·4 min·I 25; US 85; US 87
13
Continue on I 25; US 87
76 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 25; US 87
14
Continue on I 25; US 26; US 87
34 mi·31 min·I 25; US 26; US 87
15
Continue on I 25; US 20; US 26; US 87
8.5 mi·9 min·I 25; US 20; US 26; US 87
16
Take the exit onto I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS
0.4 mi·55 sec·I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS
Toward US 20 Business, US 26 Business, US 87 Business, I 25 Business: Douglas
17
Turn left onto I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS
2.4 mi·3 min·East Richards Street
18
Turn right onto I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS
1.9 mi·3 min·South 4th Street
19
Turn straight onto Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
0.4 mi·46 sec·Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
20
Turn right onto WY 59
112 mi·2 hr 6 min·WY 59
21
Turn left onto East 4th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East 4th Street
22
Arrive at destination
East 4th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 141.7 miles from Pine Bluffs, WY, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.1 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 62 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.7 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gillette, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pine Bluffs, 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 Pine Bluffs, WY
This is one driving day of about 283.4 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Pine Bluffs, 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 I 25 for about 122.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 141.7 mi from Pine Bluffs, WY
· 2h 18m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.91 one way
$89.82 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg99 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$47.07
$94.15
premium
$4.53
$50.55
$101.11
diesel
$5.61
$62.57
$125.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85
1
$29.76
$13.60
Efficient EV
70.9
0
$24.80
$11.34
EV Truck/SUV
113.4
1
$39.68
$18.14
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Pine Bluffs, WY
Afternoon
in Pine Bluffs on Friday
Local time
12:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Gillette, WY
Afternoon
in Gillette on Friday
Local time
12:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Douglas, WY
142 mi in
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
32 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
4h 58m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pine Bluffs, WY to Gillette, WY covers 283.4 miles and takes about 4h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, WY 59, Purple Heart Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141.7 miles from Pine Bluffs, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 is a straightforward 4h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 30; I 80 Business / Parson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 30): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pine Bluffs, WY to Gillette, WY, road signs begin pointing toward Greely along the way.
