Cedar Falls to Gillette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

665.9 miles 1071.6 km · straight line
799 miles estimated 1285.9 km · driving distance
16h 4min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Gillette?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Gillette is 665.9 miles (1071.6 km) as the crow flies. Gillette is located WNW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 799 miles, taking about 16h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Gillette in Wyoming.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls to Gillette

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 4min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 17min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 53min $96–$280* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Gillette

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m 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 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients