Fernley to Gillette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fernley from Gillette?

The distance from Fernley to Gillette is 775.8 miles (1248.6 km) as the crow flies. Gillette is located ENE of Fernley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 931 miles, taking about 18h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Fernley in Nevada 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fernley 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.