How far is Jackson, WY from Evansville, WY?

The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Evansville, WY is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
286.92 mi
05h 36m
Flight
230.45 mi
370.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.45 mi
Kilometers
370.87 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.92 mi
Kilometers
461.76 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM MDT
Return by in Jackson
Sat, Apr 11, 11:37 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-11T12:23
Arrive Evansville
Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
5:46 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
Pavillion
WY

Town of the United States

From Jackson
143.2 mi
02h 48m
To Evansville
143.7 mi
02h 48m

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

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.7 mi · 45 min · North Federal Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Wyoming Boulevard, Evansville

    1513 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast Wyoming Boulevard

    119 m · 7 sec · Southeast Wyoming Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Curtis Street

    2166 ft · 1 min · Curtis Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    648 ft · 28 sec · 1st Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Boulevard
120 mi · 42%
South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 27%
East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 19%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 10%
West Ramshorn Street
2.25 mi · 1%
North Cache Street
0.83 mi
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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.4 mi
230.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pavillion
02h 48m from Jackson
Leave By
5:46 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Pavillion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from Jackson and 143.7 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.44 one way or $78.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Evansville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 230.45 mi (370.87 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
Evansville

#2 Evansville

Town in Wyoming

Population3,004
Coordinates42.8599700, -106.2683600
Altitude1562
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)
End: Evansville (-106.26836, 42.85997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.33 L · about $39.44
Round trip
$78.87
20.26 gal · 76.66 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.44 $78.87
Mid-grade $4.23 $42.86 $85.72
Premium $4.55 $46.08 $92.16
Diesel $5.41 $54.82 $109.65

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 Evansville. The current time is 12:23:37.

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.