How far is Glenrock, WY from Jackson, WY?

The driving distance from Glenrock, WY to Jackson, WY is about 308 miles (495.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250 miles (402.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.01 mi
05h 58m
Flight
250.06 mi
402.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.06 mi
Kilometers
402.44 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.01 mi
Kilometers
495.69 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sat, Apr 11, 7:57 PM MDT
Return by in Glenrock
Sun, Apr 12, 1:56 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenrock
2026-04-11T13:59
Arrive Jackson
Sat, Apr 11, 7:57 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:04 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenrock
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Riverton
WY

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

From Glenrock
153.7 mi
02h 59m
To Jackson
154.3 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 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 Glenrock and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glenrock and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on West Birch Street

    7 m · 2 sec · West Birch Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    3019 ft · 51 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Deer Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Deer Creek Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

    1846 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    107 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

    35.8 mi · 41 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West US Highway 20-26

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West US Highway 20-26

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Ramshorn Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US 26 / US 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287

  15. 15

    Continue on North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  18. 18

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cache Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 20-26
80.1 mi · 26%
East Main Street
77.9 mi · 25%
US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi · 17%
West Yellowstone Highway
35.8 mi · 12%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 10%
Deer Creek Road
24.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

77.9 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58 mi
250 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverton
02h 59m from Glenrock
Leave By
5:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Glenrock 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 Glenrock to Jackson?

The road trip is about 308 miles (495.7 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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 153.7 miles from Glenrock and 154.3 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 250 miles (402.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 5:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.32 one way or $84.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glenrock and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenrock and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 250.06 mi (402.44 km).

Glenrock

#1 Glenrock

Town in Converse County, Wyoming, United States

Population2,567
Coordinates42.8613600, -105.8722300
Altitude1530
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: Glenrock (-105.87223, 42.86136)
End: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.87 gal
41.14 L · about $42.32
Round trip
$84.63
21.74 gal · 82.28 L
Estimated CO2
96.6 kg one way
Round trip: 193.2 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.32 $84.63
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.99 $91.98
Premium $4.55 $49.45 $98.90
Diesel $5.41 $58.83 $117.66

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 Glenrock and Jackson. The current time is 13:59:33.

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.