Connecting Douglas and Gillette, this 113.6-mile journey across the Wyoming plains serves as a straightforward transit through the Mountain West. You should plan for a drive time of approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, making this an easy day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget about $18 for fuel to cover the distance, which is primarily navigated via WY 59. Because this route is entirely contained within the state of Wyoming, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the travel. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B efficiently, perfect for those prioritizing speed over sightseeing.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.8 miles from Douglas, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WY 59
111.6 mi
2h 6m
North 4th Street
1.1 mi
1m
Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
0.4 mi
<1m
East 4th Street
0.4 mi
1m
East Center Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
WY 59
— 111.6 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas, WY and Gillette, WY.
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Start on this road
68 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto East Center Street
190 ft·12 sec·East Center Street
3
Turn right onto North 4th Street
1.1 mi·1 min·North 4th Street
4
Turn straight onto Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
0.4 mi·46 sec·Wyoming Highway 59 Connector
5
Turn right onto WY 59
112 mi·2 hr 6 min·WY 59
6
Turn left onto East 4th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East 4th Street
7
Arrive at destination
East 4th Street
Trip Plan
Given the lack of intermediate stops along the 113.6-mile path, it is wise to ensure your vehicle is fueled up before departing Douglas. Since the drive is relatively short at just over two hours, you have the flexibility to leave whenever it suits your schedule without needing to worry about complex pacing. Stay alert during the 111.6-mile stretch on WY 59, as the highway-heavy nature of the route means you will be moving at steady speeds for the duration of the trip. Because there are no designated stops provided in the data, keep your water and snacks stocked inside the car to stay comfortable. Treat this as a direct transit route and plan your departure to avoid peak traffic times if you prefer a quieter road.
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 56.8 miles from Douglas, WY, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.6 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 25 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.8 miles or 1h 5m 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 46m
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 Douglas, 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 Douglas, WY
This is one driving day of about 113.6 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Douglas, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on WY 59 for about 111.6 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
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 113.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Center Street
Turn right onto East Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North 4th Street
Turn right onto North 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|WY 59
Turn right onto WY 59
Navigation decision point
4
113.2 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|East 4th Street
Turn left onto East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.00 one way
$36.00 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$18.87
$37.74
premium
$4.53
$20.26
$40.53
diesel
$5.61
$25.08
$50.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.1
0
$11.93
$5.45
Efficient EV
28.4
0
$9.94
$4.54
EV Truck/SUV
45.4
0
$15.90
$7.27
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Douglas, WY
Evening
in Douglas on Saturday
Local time
8:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Gillette, WY
Evening
in Gillette on Saturday
Local time
8:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Wright, WY
57 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 10m 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?
Expect a highly focused driving experience on this route, as 99% of your journey takes place on highways. The vast majority of your time will be spent on the 111.6-mile stretch of WY 59, which defines the personality of the trip. You will navigate through North 4th Street and the Wyoming Highway 59 Connector to finalize your arrival, but the drive is dominated by long, uninterrupted highway miles. This is not a technical or winding road; instead, it offers a steady, rhythmic pace suited for cruising. Prepare for a singular, consistent road environment that demands your attention on the long, open stretches.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.6 mi on WY 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WY 59 and North 4th Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Center Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Douglas, WY to Gillette, WY is easy. At 2h 10m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (WY 59): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 113.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 111.6 miles on WY 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WY can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (WY 59): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gillette, WY before heading back.
