Gillette to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

756.1 miles 1216.8 km · straight line
930.8 miles actual route 1498 km · driving distance
16h 20min estimated drive time
$90 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
225° SW bearing direction

How far is Gillette from Las Vegas?

The distance from Gillette to Las Vegas is 756.1 miles (1216.8 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located SW of Gillette. By car, the driving distance is approximately 930.8 miles, taking about 16h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Gillette in Wyoming and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Las Vegas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 20min $90 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 36min $74–$140* Budget
Train ~21h 14min $112–$326* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gillette & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Gillette
44.29°N, 105.50°W
America/Denver
1388m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 252 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM