How far is Jackson, WY from Cheyenne, WY?

The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 433.3 miles (697.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 343.9 miles (553.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 24m 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
433.26 mi
06h 42m
Flight
343.86 mi
553.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
343.86 mi
Kilometers
553.39 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
433.26 mi
Kilometers
697.26 km
Drive Time
06h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheyenne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM MDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:16 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-22T20:51
Arrive Cheyenne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:12 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
10:36 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
Superior
WY

Town of the United States

From Jackson
216.4 mi
03h 21m
To Cheyenne
216.9 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward the route

    50 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    162.2 mi · 3 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    253.9 mi · 4 hr 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    1601 ft · 18 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Casper

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Missile Drive, Warren Gate 2

    929 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Missile Drive

    1265 ft · 32 sec · Missile Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 24th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 24th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 24th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
256 mi · 59%
South Highway 89
174 mi · 40%
West Broadway Avenue
1.03 mi
West 24th Street
0.89 mi
Missile Drive
0.42 mi
West Pearl Avenue
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

254 mi · 04h 11m

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
06h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.4 mi
343.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Superior
03h 21m from Jackson
Leave By
10:36 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Cheyenne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 433.3 miles (697.3 km) and usually takes 06h 42m 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?

Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.4 miles from Jackson and 216.9 miles from Cheyenne.

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

The direct path is about 343.9 miles (553.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.4 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 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 $59.52 one way or $119.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Cheyenne.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 343.86 mi (553.39 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
Cheyenne

#2 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

Population64,742
Coordinates41.1399800, -104.8202500
Altitude1856
CountryUnited States
Start: North Cache Street (-110.762345, 43.47993)
End: West 24th Street (-104.820107, 41.139762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 697 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.29 gal
57.87 L · about $59.52
Round trip
$119.05
30.58 gal · 115.74 L
Estimated CO2
135.9 kg one way
Round trip: 271.8 kg / 599 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $59.52 $119.05
Mid-grade $4.23 $64.69 $129.38
Premium $4.55 $69.55 $139.11
Diesel $5.41 $82.75 $165.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Cheyenne. The current time is 20:51:21.

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.