Boulder to Gillette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

295.7 miles 475.9 km · straight line
369.7 miles estimated 594.9 km · driving distance
7h 26min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Gillette?

The distance from Boulder to Gillette is 295.7 miles (475.9 km) as the crow flies. Gillette is located N of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 369.7 miles, taking about 7h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Gillette in Wyoming.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boulder and Gillette. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Boulder to Gillette

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 26min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 55min $30–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 4min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Gillette

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
Gillette
44.29°N, 105.50°W
America/Denver
1388m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients