Trip from Sheridan, WY to Gillette, WY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

102.8 mi

166 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 41m ★

6 AM

1h 49m

8 AM

2h 5m

10 AM

1h 54m

12 PM

1h 53m

3 PM

1h 55m

5 PM

2h 4m

8 PM

1h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sheridan, WY to Gillette, WY covers 102.8 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, Coffeen Avenue, I 90 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.9 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.29 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.4 miles from Sheridan, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 102.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 102.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and Coffeen Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 98.9 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Coffeen Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / South Main Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Sheridan, WY to Gillette, WY is easy. At 1h 48m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / East Burkitt Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 90 Business; US 87; US 14 Business / East Brundage Lane): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / South Main Street

Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

7

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / East Burkitt Street

Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / East Burkitt Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4

1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 90 Business; US 87; US 14 Business / East Brundage Lane

Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 87; US 14 Business / East Brundage Lane

Navigation decision point

4

2.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 90

Take the ramp onto I 90

Navigation decision point

5

102.7 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | West 4th Street

Turn left onto West 4th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	98.9 mi	1h 39m
Coffeen Avenue	1.7 mi	2m
I 90 Business	1.2 mi	3m
East Brundage Lane	0.3 mi	<1m
Skyline Drive	0.2 mi	<1m
West 4th Street	0.2 mi	<1m
South Warren Avenue	0.1 mi	<1m
South Main Street	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 98.9 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, WY and Gillette, WY.

1

Start on West Loucks Street

80 ft · 5 sec · West Loucks Street

2

Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Main Street

3

Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business

169 ft · 3 sec · East Burkitt Street

Use the left lane.

4

Continue on I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business

1.7 mi · 2 min · Coffeen Avenue

5

Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 87; US 14 Business

0.3 mi · 27 sec · East Brundage Lane

6

Take the ramp onto I 90

99 mi · 1 hr 39 min · I 90

7

Take the exit onto I 90

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 90

8

Turn left onto I 90 Business; WY 50

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Skyline Drive

9

Turn slight right onto I 90 Business; US 14; US 16; WY 59

1.2 mi · 3 min · I 90 Business; US 14; US 16; WY 59

10

Turn right onto South Warren Avenue

0.1 mi · 33 sec · South Warren Avenue

11

Turn left onto West 4th Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West 4th Street

12

Arrive at destination

East 4th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 51.4 miles from Sheridan, WY, or about 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.9 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 23 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.4 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 26m

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 Sheridan, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sheridan, WY

This is one driving day of about 102.8 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Sheridan, WY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 98.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.4 mi from Sheridan, WY · 53m into the drive

city in and county seat of Johnson County, Wyoming, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buffalo, WY

51 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

Buffalo, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Buffalo, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.4 miles from Sheridan, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.9 miles.

Arriving in Gillette, WY

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Java Moon

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sheridan, Wyoming

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+13076735991

Visit website

Lula Belle Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gillette, Wyoming

0.2 mi

Mona's Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Gillette, Wyoming

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Ice Cream Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gillette, Wyoming

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route Inexpensiv mile 102.8

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+13076868110

Visit website

Frontier Auto Museum & Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gillette, Wyoming

0.2 mi

Midtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sheridan, Wyoming

0.1 mi

Java Moon

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Sheridan, Wyoming

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+13076735991

Visit website

Lula Belle Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.8

Gillette, Wyoming

Hours: 5 am–2:30 pm

+13076829798

Visit website

Mona's Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.8

Gillette, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13076866506

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.8

Gillette, Wyoming

Hours: 4 am–9 pm

+13076823751

Visit website

Expresso Lube

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 102.8

Gillette, Wyoming

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13076827339

Visit website

Scooter's Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 102.8

Gillette, Wyoming

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+13076707888

Visit website

Java Moon Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Sheridan, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+13076751255

Visit website

Scooter's Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 102.8

Gillette, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18777191288

Visit website

Ice Cream Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route Inexpensiv mile 102.8

Gillette, Wyoming

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+13076868110

Visit website

Frontier Auto Museum & Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 102.8

Gillette, Wyoming

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13076865667

Visit website

Midtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Sheridan, Wyoming

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+13076740800

Visit website

Bison Union Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Sheridan, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13077631154

Visit website

Sheridan Daily Grind

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Sheridan, Wyoming

Hours: 5:30 am–5 pm

+13077637495

Visit website

Innominate Outpost

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Sheridan, Wyoming

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+13076838180

Visit website

Routine Aesthetics & Wellness

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 102.8

Gillette, Wyoming

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13073634040

Visit website

Routine Tanning Studio

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 102.8

Gillette, Wyoming

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13073634040

Visit website

Creative Beverages

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 102.8

Gillette, Wyoming

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+13076868255

Paco’s Boba

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 102.8

Gillette, Wyoming

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+13076708056

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.29 one way

$32.58 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$17.08	$34.15
premium	$4.53	$18.34	$36.68
diesel	$5.61	$22.70	$45.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.8	$10.79	$4.93
Efficient EV	25.7	$9.00	$4.11
EV Truck/SUV	41.1	$14.39	$6.58

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Sheridan, WY

Late night in Sheridan on Saturday

Local time

2:42 AM

MDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gillette, WY

Late night in Gillette on Saturday

Local time

2:42 AM

MDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Buffalo, WY

51 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

2 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

1h 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 Sheridan, WY to Gillette, WY covers 102.8 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, Coffeen Avenue, I 90 Business. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.4 miles from Sheridan, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.29 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 Sheridan, WY to Gillette, WY is easy. At 1h 48m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (I 90 Business; US 14 Business; US 87 Business / East Burkitt Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 90 Business; US 87; US 14 Business / East Brundage Lane): Navigation decision point.

The route from Sheridan, WY to Gillette, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Gillette, WY

Nearby Places

Java Moon

Ice Cream Cafe

Java Moon

Lula Belle Cafe

Mona's Cafe

Starbucks Coffee Company

Expresso Lube

Scooter's Coffee

Java Moon Station

Scooter's Coffee

Ice Cream Cafe

Frontier Auto Museum & Cafe

Midtown Cafe

Bison Union Coffee Company

Sheridan Daily Grind

Innominate Outpost

Routine Aesthetics & Wellness

Routine Tanning Studio

Creative Beverages

Paco’s Boba

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sheridan, WY

Gillette, WY

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 48m on the road

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