Gillette to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

979.5 miles 1576.3 km · straight line
1265.5 miles actual route 2036.7 km · driving distance
22h 2min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Gillette from Oakland?

The distance from Gillette to Oakland is 979.5 miles (1576.3 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located WSW of Gillette. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1265.5 miles, taking about 22h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Gillette in Wyoming and Oakland in California.

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 Oakland. 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 Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 2min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 26min $101–$190* Budget
Train ~28h 39min $152–$443* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gillette & Oakland

Quick Facts

Gillette
44.29°N, 105.50°W
America/Denver
1388m elevation
Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM