How far is Fort Washakie, WY from Jackson, WY?

The driving distance from Fort Washakie, WY to Jackson, WY is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.49 mi
02h 57m
Flight
100.12 mi
161.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.12 mi
Kilometers
161.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.49 mi
Kilometers
232.54 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sat, Apr 11, 4:58 PM MDT
Return by in Fort Washakie
Sat, Apr 11, 7:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Washakie
2026-04-11T14:00
Arrive Jackson
Sat, Apr 11, 4:58 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Washakie
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dubois
WY

Town of the United States

From Fort Washakie
72.1 mi
01h 28m
To Jackson
72.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Washakie and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washakie and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    46 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Norkok Street

    812 ft · 41 sec · Norkok Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    43.1 mi · 48 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Ramshorn Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US 26 / US 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287

  7. 7

    Continue on North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  10. 10

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cache Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Washakie and Jackson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi · 37%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 20%
East Ramshorn Street
2.25 mi · 2%
North Cache Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Norkok Street
0.15 mi
2nd Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

US 26 / US 287

Continue on US 26 / US 287

53.2 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
100.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dubois
01h 28m from Fort Washakie
Leave By
12:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Washakie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Washakie to Jackson?

The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dubois is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Fort Washakie and 72.3 miles from Jackson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.21 one way or $34.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Washakie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Washakie and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 100.12 mi (161.13 km).

Fort Washakie

#1 Fort Washakie

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

Population1,759
Coordinates43.0063500, -108.8823500
Altitude1698
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

Town in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming, United States

Population10,572
Coordinates43.4799300, -110.7624300
Altitude1901
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Washakie (-108.88235, 43.00635)
End: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.72 L · about $17.21
Round trip
$34.41
8.84 gal · 33.44 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.21 $34.41
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.70 $37.40
Premium $4.55 $20.11 $40.21
Diesel $5.41 $23.92 $47.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Washakie and Jackson. The current time is 14:00:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.