Gillette to Hermiston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

680.4 miles 1095 km · straight line
816.5 miles estimated 1314 km · driving distance
16h 26min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Gillette from Hermiston?

The distance from Gillette to Hermiston is 680.4 miles (1095 km) as the crow flies. Hermiston is located WNW of Gillette. By car, the driving distance is approximately 816.5 miles, taking about 16h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Gillette in Wyoming and Hermiston in Oregon.

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. 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 Gillette and Hermiston. 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 Gillette to Hermiston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 26min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 43min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~21h 22min $98–$286* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gillette & Hermiston

Quick Facts

Gillette
44.29°N, 105.50°W
America/Denver
1388m elevation
Hermiston
45.84°N, 119.29°W
America/Los_Angeles
140m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients