Worland, WY to Gillette, WY is 160 miles and takes about 3 hours 30 minutes via Big Horn Avenue and I-90, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward journey across Wyoming. With a drive time under four hours and a single day recommended, it's an accessible route for most travelers. Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from local roads to interstate travel. This is a practical drive, suitable for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.9 miles from Worland, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Big Horn Avenue
90 mi
2h 13m
I 90
65.4 mi
1h 5m
US Highway 16 East
1.4 mi
2m
I 90 Business
1.2 mi
3m
East Hart Street
0.6 mi
<1m
North Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Skyline Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
West 4th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Big Horn Avenue
— 90 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worland, WY and Gillette, WY.
1
Start on US 16
90 mi·2 hr 13 min·Big Horn Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto I 25 Bus; US 16; US 87 Bus
0.4 mi·41 sec·North Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto I 90 Bus; US 16
0.6 mi·57 sec·East Hart Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on I 90 Bus; US 16
1.4 mi·2 min·US Highway 16 East
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 90 East: Gillette
6
Merge onto I 90
65 mi·1 hr 5 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
Given the 3-hour 30-minute duration, you can comfortably depart in the morning and arrive well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a short overall drive, flexibility is your advantage; you can pause when needed without significantly impacting your arrival time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $25 budget suggests efficient travel but doesn't leave much room for unexpected detours. A specific tip for this route: be aware that Big Horn Avenue can have varying traffic conditions as you leave Worland, so allow a little extra time for that initial segment before hitting the interstate.
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 79.9 miles from Worland, WY, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90 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 35 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.9 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 55m
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 Worland, 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 Worland, WY
This is one driving day of about 159.9 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Worland, 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 Big Horn Avenue for about 90 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 90 and 159.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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90 mi into trip|~2h 13m in|I 25 Bus; US 16; US 87 Bus / North Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto I 25 Bus; US 16; US 87 Bus / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
90.5 mi into trip|~2h 13m in|I 90 Bus; US 16 / East Hart Street
Turn right onto I 90 Bus; US 16 / East Hart Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
92.5 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 East: Gillette
Navigation decision point
Toward I 90 East: Gillette
4
158.1 mi into trip|~3h 23m in|I 90 Business; WY 50 / Skyline Drive
Turn left onto I 90 Business; WY 50 / Skyline Drive
Navigation decision point
5
159.7 mi into trip|~3h 27m in|West 4th Street
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.34 one way
$50.68 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$26.56
$53.12
premium
$4.53
$28.52
$57.05
diesel
$5.61
$35.30
$70.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48
0
$16.79
$7.68
Efficient EV
40
0
$13.99
$6.40
EV Truck/SUV
64
0
$22.39
$10.23
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Worland, WY
Afternoon
in Worland on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Gillette, WY
Afternoon
in Gillette on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Buffalo, WY
80 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
3 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
3h 28m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 43% of the journey on the interstate. You'll experience a 90-mile stretch on Big Horn Avenue before merging onto I-90 East. The road will evolve from more local thoroughfares to the higher speeds and consistent conditions of the interstate. This blend means you'll encounter varying speed limits and road types, keeping the driving experience dynamic. It's not a monotonous stretch, offering a bit of everything as you progress towards Gillette.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Big Horn Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 90 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 90 miles in near I 25 Bus; US 16; US 87 Bus / North Main 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 3h 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 90 miles (I 25 Bus; US 16; US 87 Bus / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 90.5 miles (I 90 Bus; US 16 / East Hart Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 92.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 159.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Worland, WY to Gillette, WY covers 159.9 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Big Horn Avenue, I 90, US Highway 16 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.9 miles from Worland, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.34 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 90 miles (I 25 Bus; US 16; US 87 Bus / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 90.5 miles (I 90 Bus; US 16 / East Hart Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 92.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Worland, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
