Gillette to Onalaska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

707.7 miles 1139 km · straight line
849.3 miles estimated 1366.8 km · driving distance
17h 5min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Gillette from Onalaska?

The distance from Gillette to Onalaska is 707.7 miles (1139 km) as the crow flies. Onalaska is located E of Gillette. By car, the driving distance is approximately 849.3 miles, taking about 17h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Gillette in Wyoming and Onalaska in Wisconsin.

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. 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 Onalaska. 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 Onalaska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 5min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 30min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~22h 13min $102–$297* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gillette & Onalaska

Quick Facts

Gillette
44.29°N, 105.50°W
America/Denver
1388m elevation
Onalaska
43.88°N, 91.24°W
America/Chicago
216m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 236 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients