How far is Jackson, WY from Douglas, WY?

The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Douglas, WY is about 328.3 miles (528.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m 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
328.31 mi
05h 57m
Flight
275.81 mi
443.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.81 mi
Kilometers
443.88 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.31 mi
Kilometers
528.36 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglas
Sat, Apr 25, 8:20 PM MDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Apr 26, 2:18 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-25T14:23
Arrive Douglas
Sat, Apr 25, 8:20 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 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
5:04 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
Riverton
WY

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

From Jackson
166.3 mi
02h 58m
To Douglas
161.9 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    49 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25, WY 59: Douglas, Gillette

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Boulevard
165 mi · 50%
South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 24%
East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 16%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 9%
West Ramshorn Street
2.25 mi · 1%
I 25
2.21 mi · 1%
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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
275.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverton
02h 58m from Jackson
Leave By
5:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers leaving Jackson and Chance Snow Showers near Douglas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 328.3 miles (528.4 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?

Riverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.3 miles from Jackson and 161.9 miles from Douglas.

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

The direct path is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 5:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.08 one way or $90.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers around Jackson and Chance Snow Showers near Douglas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 275.81 mi (443.88 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
Douglas

#2 Douglas

City in Converse County, Wyoming, United States

Population6,375
Coordinates42.7596900, -105.3822100
Altitude1474
CountryUnited States
Start: North Cache Street (-110.762345, 43.47993)
End: (-105.382001, 42.75969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 528 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.58 gal
43.85 L · about $45.08
Round trip
$90.16
23.16 gal · 87.7 L
Estimated CO2
102.9 kg one way
Round trip: 205.8 kg / 454 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $45.08 $90.16
Mid-grade $4.23 $48.99 $97.99
Premium $4.55 $52.68 $105.35
Diesel $5.41 $62.67 $125.34

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Douglas. The current time is 14:23:12.

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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.