Gillette to Pendleton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gillette from Pendleton?

The distance from Gillette to Pendleton is 655.5 miles (1055 km) as the crow flies. Pendleton is located WNW of Gillette. By car, the driving distance is approximately 786.7 miles, taking about 15h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Gillette in Wyoming and Pendleton 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.

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