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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
385.03 mi
06h 00m
Flight
303.36 mi
488.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.36 mi
Kilometers
488.21 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
385.03 mi
Kilometers
619.65 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laramie
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM MDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-22T17:38
Arrive Laramie
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 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
Superior
WY

Town of the United States

From Jackson
191.6 mi
03h 00m
To Laramie
193.4 mi
03h 00m

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
68°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph SW

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.

  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

    162.2 mi · 3 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    204.8 mi · 3 hr 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street

    1745 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Curtis Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Curtis Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue

    111 m · 12 sec · East Ivinson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
205 mi · 53%
South Highway 89
174 mi · 45%
West Curtis Street
1.38 mi
West Broadway Avenue
1.03 mi
North 4th Street
1.01 mi
West Pearl Avenue
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.6 mi
303.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Superior
03h 00m from Jackson
Leave By
5:00 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

Town in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming, United States

Population10,572
Coordinates43.4799300, -110.7624300
Altitude1901
CountryUnited States
Laramie

#2 Laramie

City in and county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,661
Coordinates41.3113700, -105.5911000
Altitude2184
CountryUnited States
Start: North Cache Street (-110.762345, 43.47993)
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 620 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
13.59 gal
51.43 L · about $52.91
Round trip
$105.81
27.18 gal · 102.86 L
Estimated CO2
120.8 kg one way
Round trip: 241.5 kg / 532 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Laramie. The current time is 17:38:24.

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.