How far is Jackson, WY from Kemmerer, WY?

The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Kemmerer, WY is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
160.8 mi
03h 08m
Flight
117.15 mi
188.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.15 mi
Kilometers
188.54 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.8 mi
Kilometers
258.79 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kemmerer
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM MDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-22T22:55
Arrive Kemmerer
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 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
Marbleton
WY

Town of the United States

From Jackson
80.4 mi
01h 34m
To Kemmerer
80.4 mi
01h 34m

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
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto US Highway 189

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min · US Highway 189

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Coral Street

    110 m · 10 sec · Coral Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Pine Avenue

    719 ft · 20 sec · Pine Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Pine Street

    1080 ft · 33 sec · Pine Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Garnet Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Garnet Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 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 Kemmerer.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 189
94.1 mi · 59%
South Highway 89
64.7 mi · 40%
West Broadway Avenue
1.03 mi · 1%
West Pearl Avenue
0.38 mi
Pine Street
0.2 mi
Pine Avenue
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 189

Turn right onto US Highway 189

94.1 mi · 01h 45m

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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
117.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marbleton
01h 34m from Jackson
Leave By
10:42 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Marbleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Jackson and 80.4 miles from Kemmerer.

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

The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 10:42 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.07 one way or $44.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 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 Slight Chance T-storms near Kemmerer.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Kemmerer. Straight-line distance: 117.15 mi (188.54 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
Kemmerer

#2 Kemmerer

City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County

Population2,763
Coordinates41.7924500, -110.5376700
Altitude2118
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)
End: Kemmerer (-110.53767, 41.79245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.48 L · about $22.07
Round trip
$44.15
11.34 gal · 42.96 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.07 $44.15
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.99 $47.98
Premium $4.55 $25.79 $51.59
Diesel $5.41 $30.69 $61.37

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 Kemmerer. The current time is 22:55:44.

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.