Fort Collins to Gillette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

256.9 miles 413.5 km · straight line
321.2 miles estimated 516.9 km · driving distance
6h 28min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
355° N bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Gillette?

The distance from Fort Collins to Gillette is 256.9 miles (413.5 km) as the crow flies. Gillette is located N of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 321.2 miles, taking about 6h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Gillette in Wyoming.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins to Gillette

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 28min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 46min $26–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 9min $39–$112* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Gillette

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m 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 86 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 96.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients