Drive Time
7h 14m
Distance
401.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
The drive from Pinedale, WY to Gillette, WY covers 401.1 miles and takes about 7h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 191, Highway 28, I 25 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.48 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
200.6 miles from Pinedale, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 14m drive with frequent turns across 401.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 191 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 28 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Horse Ranch Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Horseshoe Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 59 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Douglas Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Pinedale, WY and Gillette, WY.
Start on East Pine Street
Continue on US Highway 191
Continue on United States Highway 191
Continue on US Highway 191
Turn left onto Highway 28
Continue straight
Turn right
Continue straight
Turn left
Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road
Turn right onto Horseshoe Road
Turn right
Turn left onto State Highway 59 South
Continue on South Douglas Highway
Turn left onto East 4th Street
Arrive at your destination
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 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 88 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 200.6 miles or 3h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gillette, WY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pinedale, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pinedale, WY
This is one driving day of about 401.1 miles and 7h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 200.6 mi from Pinedale, WY · 3h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
201 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.
A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 200.6 miles from Pinedale, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Gillette, 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 Gillette, WY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$61.48 one way
$122.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $66.81 | $133.63 |
| premium | $4.55 | $71.83 | $143.67 |
| diesel | $5.41 | $85.46 | $170.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 140.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.3 | 1 | $42.12 | $19.25 |
| Efficient EV | 100.3 | 1 | $35.10 | $16.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.4 | 2 | $56.15 | $25.67 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Pinedale on Saturday
Local time
5:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
26°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Gillette on Saturday
Local time
5:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
32°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
35°F
Riverton, WY
201 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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