How far is Green River, WY from Jackson, WY?

The driving distance from Green River, WY to Jackson, WY is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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
190.53 mi
03h 15m
Flight
150.12 mi
241.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.12 mi
Kilometers
241.59 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.53 mi
Kilometers
306.63 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sat, Apr 18, 7:59 AM MDT
Return by in Green River
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green River
2026-04-18T04:43
Arrive Jackson
Sat, Apr 18, 7:59 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM MDT

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

Leave by
10:28 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green River
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
Pinedale
WY

Town in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States

From Green River
95.2 mi
01h 37m
To Jackson
95.3 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
45°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Green River and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green River and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st East

    11 m · 7 sec · North 1st East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Flaming Gorge Way

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Flaming Gorge Way

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, US 30 East: Rock Springs

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    12.8 mi · 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North

    1730 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Elk Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Elk Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US 191

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · US 191

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Highway 191

    10.6 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 191

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 191

    1995 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 191

  10. 10

    Continue on South Pine Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Pine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Highway 191

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min · United States Highway 191

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Highway 89

    6 m · 1 sec · South Highway 89

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 89

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89

  14. 14

    Continue on West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue

    2015 ft · 50 sec · West Pearl Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Cache Drive

    158 m · 14 sec · South Cache Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cache Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green River 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 191
85.6 mi · 45%
United States Highway 191
73 mi · 38%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.8 mi · 7%
South Highway 89
11.8 mi · 6%
South Pine Street
2.19 mi · 1%
Elk Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 191

Continue on US 191

85.6 mi · 01h 35m

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
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.4 mi
150.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinedale
01h 37m from Green River
Leave By
10:28 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Green River and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Green River to Jackson?

The road trip is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Pinedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.2 miles from Green River and 95.3 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.16 one way or $52.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Green River and Sunny near Jackson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 150.12 mi (241.59 km).

Green River

#1 Green River

River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River

Population11,788
Coordinates41.5285800, -109.4662500
Altitude1864
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: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)
End: North Cache Street (-110.762345, 43.47993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.45 L · about $26.16
Round trip
$52.32
13.44 gal · 50.9 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $26.16 $52.32
Mid-grade $4.23 $28.43 $56.86
Premium $4.55 $30.57 $61.14
Diesel $5.41 $36.37 $72.74

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Green River and Jackson. The current time is 04:43:26.

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.