How far is Jackson, WY from Afton, WY?

The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Afton, WY is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.38 mi
01h 36m
Flight
52.86 mi
85.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.86 mi
Kilometers
85.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.38 mi
Kilometers
111.65 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Afton
Thu, Apr 16, 5:46 AM MDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 16, 7:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-16T04:10
Arrive Afton
Thu, Apr 16, 5:46 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Alpine
WY

Town of the United States

From Jackson
34.7 mi
00h 48m
To Afton
34.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Thursday

Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph WSW
Destination
39°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cache Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Cache Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Cache Drive

    120 m · 12 sec · South Cache Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue

    2015 ft · 46 sec · West Pearl Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Highway 89

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    19 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    22.8 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US Highway 89

    2494 ft · 56 sec · US Highway 89

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    17 mi · 21 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    13.8 mi · 18 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

    135 m · 21 sec · East 4th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highway 89
34.7 mi · 50%
Main Street
17 mi · 25%
North Main Street
13.8 mi · 20%
North Washington Street
1.81 mi · 3%
West Broadway Avenue
1.03 mi · 1%
US Highway 89
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Highway 89

Exit the roundabout

22.8 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpine
00h 48m from Jackson
Leave By
3:18 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Snow Showers leaving Jackson and Rain And Snow near Afton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Afton?

The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Alpine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Jackson and 34.7 miles from Afton.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Jackson and Rain And Snow near Afton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Afton. Straight-line distance: 52.86 mi (85.07 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

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

Population10,572
Coordinates43.4799300, -110.7624300
Altitude1901
CountryUnited States
Afton

#2 Afton

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population2,071
Coordinates42.7249300, -110.9318700
Altitude1902
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)
End: Afton (-110.93187, 42.72493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.27 L · about $9.54
Round trip
$19.08
4.9 gal · 18.54 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.54 $19.08
Mid-grade $4.23 $10.37 $20.73
Premium $4.55 $11.15 $22.29
Diesel $5.41 $13.26 $26.52

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Afton. The current time is 04:10:04.

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.