Origin
Sundance, WY
Night in Sundance on Saturday
Local time
10:22 PM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sundance, WY to Gillette, WY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sundance, WY
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Gillette, WY
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Trip Overview
Connecting Sundance to Gillette, this 61.4-mile trek is a straightforward transit across Wyoming's Mountain West region. You can expect to complete the journey in about 1 hour and 5 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With fuel costs estimated at $10, it is an economical route for travelers moving between these two communities. Since the drive is relatively short and efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. It serves as a practical link for anyone navigating the I-90 corridor.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 Business | 58.8 mi | 1h |
| East 4th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 14 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South West Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Cleveland Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Stanley Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90 Business
— 58.8 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sundance, WY and Gillette, WY.
1
Start on I 90 Business; US 14
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Cleveland Street
2
Continue on I 90 Business; US 14
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South West Street
3
Continue on I 90 Business; US 14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 14
4
Take the ramp onto I 90 Business
58 mi
·
58 min
·
I 90 Business
5
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 14; US 16
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 90 Business; US 14; US 16
Exit 128
Toward I 90, US 14 West, US 16 West: Gillette
6
Continue on I 90 Business; US 14; US 16; WY 51
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 Business; US 14; US 16; WY 51
7
Turn left onto Stanley Avenue
208 ft
·
9 sec
·
Stanley Avenue
8
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East 4th Street
9
Arrive at destination
East 4th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Sundance, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 60.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 90 Business
Take the ramp onto I 90 Business
Navigation decision point
6
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 90 Business; US 14; US 16
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 14; US 16 toward I 90, US 14 West, US 16 West: Gillette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 128
Toward I 90, US 14 West, US 16 West: Gillette
4
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Stanley Avenue
Turn left onto Stanley Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
East 4th Street
Turn right onto East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.73 one way
$19.46 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.95 | $21.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Gillette, WY
Night in Gillette on Saturday
Local time
10:22 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience with 97% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-90 Business, which accounts for a 58.8-mile stretch of the journey. The transition from Sundance to Gillette relies on a combination of East 4th Street and US Highway 14 to bridge the gap. Because the route is dominated by high-speed transit, you will find it to be a consistent and predictable drive. This is a purposeful, no-nonsense road that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.8 mi on I 90 Business.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 Business and East 4th Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near I 90 Business.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sundance, WY to Gillette, WY is easy. At 1h 5m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (I 90 Business): Navigation decision point; at 59.5 miles (I 90 Business; US 14; US 16): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.5 miles (Stanley Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.8 miles on I 90 Business. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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: at 1.7 miles (I 90 Business): Navigation decision point; at 59.5 miles (I 90 Business; US 14; US 16): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.5 miles (Stanley Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Devils Tower National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gillette, WY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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.
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