How far is Douglas, WY from Jackson, WY?
The driving distance from Douglas, WY to Jackson, WY is about 328.4 miles (528.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Freemont County, Wyoming
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Douglas and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas and Jackson.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Center Street
1767 ft · 41 sec · East Center Street
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Continue on West Yellowstone Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Yellowstone Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North, US 87 North, US 20 West, US 26 West
2069 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
48.8 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
107 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
94.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway
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Continue straight
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto East Ramshorn Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Ramshorn Street
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Continue on US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287
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Continue on North Highway 89
23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89
30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89
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Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89
6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89
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Continue on North Cache Street
1.3 km · 3 min · North Cache Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cache Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Douglas and Jackson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Yellowstone Highway
Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
94.3 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Douglas and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Douglas to Jackson?
The road trip is about 328.4 miles (528.5 km) and usually takes 05h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.4 miles from Douglas and 162 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.12 one way or $90.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Douglas and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers near Jackson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 275.81 mi (443.88 km).
#1 Douglas
City in Converse County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 6,375 |
| Coordinates | 42.7596900, -105.3822100 |
| Altitude | 1474 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
Town in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 10,572 |
| Coordinates | 43.4799300, -110.7624300 |
| Altitude | 1901 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Cache Street (-110.762345, 43.47993)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 528 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $45.12 | $90.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $49.04 | $98.07 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $52.72 | $105.45 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $62.73 | $125.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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