Gillette to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

603 miles 970.4 km · straight line
723.6 miles estimated 1164.5 km · driving distance
14h 33min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Gillette from Minneapolis?

The distance from Gillette to Minneapolis is 603 miles (970.4 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located E of Gillette. By car, the driving distance is approximately 723.6 miles, taking about 14h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Gillette in Wyoming and Minneapolis in Minnesota.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gillette and Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 33min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 28min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 55min $87–$253* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gillette & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Gillette
44.29°N, 105.50°W
America/Denver
1388m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients