How far is Jackson, WY from Evanston, WY?
The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Evanston, WY is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Evanston.
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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 1 toward the route
19 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
22.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 89
2494 ft · 56 sec · US Highway 89
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Continue on Main Street
17 mi · 21 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
13.8 mi · 18 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on US Highway 89
30.9 mi · 36 min · US Highway 89
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Turn left
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 30
29.7 mi · 34 min · US Highway 30
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
29 mi · 33 min
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Bear River Drive
1956 ft · 56 sec · Bear River Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bear River Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Evanston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 89
Continue on US Highway 89
30.9 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Evanston?
The road trip is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Afton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Jackson and 116.2 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 9:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.04 one way or $58.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers around Jackson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Evanston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 153.16 mi (246.48 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 Evanston
City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 11,570 |
| Coordinates | 41.2682800, -110.9632400 |
| Altitude | 2057 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bear River Drive (-110.96333, 41.268342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $29.04 | $58.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $31.56 | $63.13 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $33.94 | $67.87 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $40.37 | $80.75 |
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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