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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on North Cache Street
39 m · 6 sec · North Cache Street
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Continue on South Cache Drive
120 m · 12 sec · South Cache Drive
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Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue
2015 ft · 46 sec · West Pearl Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Continue on South Highway 89
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
162.2 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Take the exit left
2197 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
253.9 mi · 4 hr 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
1601 ft · 18 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Casper
1408 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Missile Drive, Warren Gate 2
929 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Missile Drive
1265 ft · 32 sec · Missile Drive
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Turn left onto West 24th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 24th Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Jackson
Town in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 10,572 |
| Coordinates | 43.4799300, -110.7624300 |
| Altitude | 1901 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheyenne
The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.
| Population | 64,742 |
| Coordinates | 41.1399800, -104.8202500 |
| Altitude | 1856 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 24th Street (-104.820107, 41.139762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 697 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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