How far is Jackson, WY from Lovell, WY?
The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Lovell, WY is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Park County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Lovell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Lovell.
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Start on North Cache Street
1.3 km · 3 min · North Cache Street
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Continue on North Highway 89
6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89
34 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89
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Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89
23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89
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Turn left onto North Park Road
20.5 mi · 37 min · North Park Road
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Continue on John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway
6.4 mi · 11 min · John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway
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Continue on South Entrance Road
21.5 mi · 39 min · South Entrance Road
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Turn right onto Grand Loop Road
20.6 mi · 35 min · Grand Loop Road
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Turn right onto East Entrance Road
25.9 mi · 50 min · East Entrance Road
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Continue on North Fork Highway
48.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · North Fork Highway
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Continue on Yellowstone Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Yellowstone Avenue
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Continue on 8th Street
1279 ft · 48 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Canyon Avenue
1566 ft · 48 sec · Canyon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 11th Street
2792 ft · 1 min · 11th Street
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Continue on Salsbury Avenue
2454 ft · 1 min · Salsbury Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 16th Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · 16th Street
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Continue on Powell Highway
14.7 mi · 16 min · Powell Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage
4.2 mi · 5 min · Medicine Wheel Passage
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Continue on West Coulter Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Coulter Avenue
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Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage
4.4 mi · 5 min · Medicine Wheel Passage
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Continue on WY 114
706 ft · 13 sec · WY 114
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Turn right onto Medicine Wheel Passage
14 mi · 17 min · Medicine Wheel Passage
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Medicine Wheel Passage
2 mi · 3 min · Medicine Wheel Passage
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Lovell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Fork Highway
Continue on North Fork Highway
48.1 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Jackson and Mostly Cloudy near Lovell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Lovell?
The road trip is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Cody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Jackson and 111.8 miles from Lovell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.9 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 5:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.85 one way or $51.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Jackson and Mostly Cloudy near Lovell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Lovell. Straight-line distance: 150.43 mi (242.09 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 Lovell
Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 2,327 |
| Coordinates | 44.8374500, -108.3895600 |
| Altitude | 1168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lovell (-108.38956, 44.83745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $28.09 | $56.19 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $30.21 | $60.41 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $35.94 | $71.87 |
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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