How far is Jackson, WY from Basin, WY?

The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Basin, WY is about 281 miles (452.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m 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
280.96 mi
05h 33m
Flight
149.1 mi
239.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.1 mi
Kilometers
239.95 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.96 mi
Kilometers
452.16 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Basin
Wed, Apr 15, 11:24 PM MDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 16, 4:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-15T17:51
Arrive Basin
Wed, Apr 15, 11:24 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 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
5:54 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
Pavillion
WY

Town of the United States

From Jackson
140.4 mi
02h 46m
To Basin
140.6 mi
02h 46m

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
69°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM MDT
Wind
16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · South 1st Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Federal Boulevard

    22.1 mi · 25 min · North Federal Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    31.9 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 6th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Park Street

    32.4 mi · 39 min · Park Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Railway Avenue

    2336 ft · 1 min · North Railway Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Russell Avenue

    606 ft · 22 sec · Russell Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 10th Street

    29.8 mi · 32 min · North 10th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 28%
East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 19%
Park Street
32.4 mi · 12%
Idaho Street
31.9 mi · 11%
North 10th Street
29.8 mi · 11%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

South 1st Street

Turn right onto South 1st 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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+131.9 mi
149.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pavillion
02h 46m from Jackson
Leave By
5:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny near Basin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281 miles (452.2 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?

Pavillion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.4 miles from Jackson and 140.6 miles from Basin.

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

The direct path is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 131.9 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 5:54 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.58 one way or $77.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Basin. Straight-line distance: 149.1 mi (239.95 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
Basin

#2 Basin

Town and county seat of Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,257
Coordinates44.3799600, -108.0389900
Altitude1182
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)
End: Basin (-108.03899, 44.37996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.91 gal
37.53 L · about $38.58
Round trip
$77.16
19.82 gal · 75.06 L
Estimated CO2
88.1 kg one way
Round trip: 176.1 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.58 $77.16
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.93 $83.86
Premium $4.55 $45.08 $90.16
Diesel $5.41 $53.63 $107.27

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 Basin. The current time is 17:51:20.

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.