How far is Jackson, WY from Buffalo, WY?

The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Buffalo, WY is about 341 miles (548.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211 miles (339.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
341.03 mi
07h 13m
Flight
210.94 mi
339.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.94 mi
Kilometers
339.47 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.03 mi
Kilometers
548.83 km
Drive Time
07h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 11, 7:36 PM MDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Apr 12, 2:49 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-11T12:22
Arrive Buffalo
Sat, Apr 11, 7:36 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:13 PM to 2:43 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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 Jackson
170.3 mi
03h 36m
To Buffalo
170.7 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.7 mi · 45 min · Park Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    87.1 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Street
123 mi · 36%
South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 23%
East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 16%
Idaho Street
31.9 mi · 9%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 9%
North Federal Boulevard
22.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Park Street

Continue straight

87.1 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+130 mi
211 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverton
03h 36m from Jackson
Leave By
9:34 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 341 miles (548.8 km) and usually takes 07h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.3 miles from Jackson and 170.7 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 211 miles (339.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 130 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.83 one way or $93.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 210.94 mi (339.47 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
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

City in and county seat of Johnson County, Wyoming, United States

Population4,659
Coordinates44.3483100, -106.6989400
Altitude1416
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)
End: Buffalo (-106.69894, 44.34831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 549 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.03 gal
45.55 L · about $46.83
Round trip
$93.67
24.06 gal · 91.1 L
Estimated CO2
106.9 kg one way
Round trip: 213.8 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $46.83 $93.67
Mid-grade $4.23 $50.90 $101.80
Premium $4.55 $54.72 $109.45
Diesel $5.41 $65.11 $130.21

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 Jackson and Buffalo. The current time is 12:22:37.

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.