How far is Jackson, WY from Arapahoe, WY?

The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Arapahoe, WY is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
171.45 mi
03h 27m
Flight
119.88 mi
192.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.88 mi
Kilometers
192.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.45 mi
Kilometers
275.93 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arapahoe
Wed, Apr 15, 9:19 PM MDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 16, 12:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-15T17:52
Arrive Arapahoe
Wed, Apr 15, 9:19 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Dubois
WY

Town of the United States

From Jackson
85.6 mi
01h 43m
To Arapahoe
85.8 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
30°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
13 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cache Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    34 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  5. 5

    Continue on East Highway 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 287

  6. 6

    Continue on West Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Ramshorn Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min · South 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Major Avenue

    754 ft · 26 sec · Major Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Riverview Road

    2698 ft · 1 min · Riverview Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Adams Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Adams Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Federal Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Federal Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rendezvous Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Rendezvous Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Rendezvous Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Rendezvous Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Left Hand Ditch Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Left Hand Ditch Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Left Hand Ditch Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 1st Street
76.3 mi · 45%
East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 31%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 17%
Rendezvous Road
5.53 mi · 3%
West Ramshorn Street
2.25 mi · 1%
South Federal Boulevard
1.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South 1st Street

Turn right onto South 1st Street

76.3 mi · 01h 24m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
119.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dubois
01h 43m from Jackson
Leave By
10:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny near Arapahoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Dubois is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Jackson and 85.8 miles from Arapahoe.

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

The direct path is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.55 one way or $47.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Jackson and Partly Sunny near Arapahoe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Arapahoe. Straight-line distance: 119.88 mi (192.93 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
Arapahoe

#2 Arapahoe

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

Population1,656
Coordinates42.9621800, -108.4898300
Altitude1526
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)
End: Arapahoe (-108.48983, 42.96218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.9 L · about $23.55
Round trip
$47.11
12.1 gal · 45.8 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.55 $47.11
Mid-grade $4.23 $25.60 $51.20
Premium $4.55 $27.52 $55.04
Diesel $5.41 $32.74 $65.49

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Arapahoe. The current time is 17:52:29.

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.