How far is Jackson, WY from Laramie, WY?
The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Laramie, WY is about 385 miles (619.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 303.4 miles (488.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Laramie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Laramie.
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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
204.8 mi · 3 hr 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street
1745 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Curtis Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Curtis Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue
111 m · 12 sec · East Ivinson Avenue
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Laramie.
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
205 mi · 03h 21m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Laramie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Laramie?
The road trip is about 385 miles (619.6 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?
Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.6 miles from Jackson and 193.4 miles from Laramie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 303.4 miles (488.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.6 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 5:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.91 one way or $105.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.8 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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Laramie.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 303.36 mi (488.21 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 Laramie
City in and county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,661 |
| Coordinates | 41.3113700, -105.5911000 |
| Altitude | 2184 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 620 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 48m |
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 | $52.91 | $105.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $57.50 | $115.00 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $61.82 | $123.64 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $73.55 | $147.10 |
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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