Butte to Gillette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Butte from Gillette?

The distance from Butte to Gillette is 362.4 miles (583.2 km) as the crow flies. Gillette is located ESE of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 434.8 miles, taking about 8h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Butte in Montana 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Butte 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.