How far is Jackson, WY from Mills, WY?

The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Mills, WY is about 281.9 miles (453.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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
281.88 mi
05h 29m
Flight
225.92 mi
363.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.92 mi
Kilometers
363.58 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.88 mi
Kilometers
453.64 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 7:17 AM MDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 16, 12:47 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-16T01:47
Arrive Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 7:17 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 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
Pavillion
WY

Town of the United States

From Jackson
140.7 mi
02h 45m
To Mills
141.2 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Thursday

Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph WSW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest Wyoming Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Southwest Wyoming Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    956 ft · 26 sec · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Boulevard
117 mi · 42%
South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 28%
East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 19%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 10%
West Ramshorn Street
2.25 mi · 1%
Southwest Wyoming Boulevard
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

North Federal Boulevard

Continue straight

78.4 mi · 01h 30m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56 mi
225.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pavillion
02h 45m from Jackson
Leave By
6:00 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Snow Showers leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.9 miles (453.6 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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 140.7 miles from Jackson and 141.2 miles from Mills.

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

The direct path is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 6:00 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.74 one way or $77.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Jackson and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mills.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Mills. Straight-line distance: 225.92 mi (363.58 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
Mills

#2 Mills

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population4,077
Coordinates42.8405200, -106.3658600
Altitude1562
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)
End: Mills (-106.36586, 42.84052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.95 gal
37.65 L · about $38.74
Round trip
$77.47
19.9 gal · 75.3 L
Estimated CO2
88.4 kg one way
Round trip: 176.9 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.74 $77.47
Mid-grade $4.23 $42.10 $84.20
Premium $4.55 $45.26 $90.53
Diesel $5.41 $53.85 $107.70

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Mills. The current time is 01:47:03.

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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.