How far is Jackson, WY from Moorcroft, WY?
The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Moorcroft, WY is about 436.4 miles (702.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Moorcroft.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Moorcroft.
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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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Continue on East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 287
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Continue on West Ramshorn Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Ramshorn Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · South 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Federal Boulevard
39 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard
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Continue straight
76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
1989 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road
1962 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road
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Turn right
51.3 mi · 59 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South
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Continue on South Douglas Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway
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Take the exit slight right
133 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Garner Lake Road
4 mi · 6 min · South Garner Lake Road
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Take the ramp right
24.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
1575 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto West Converse Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Converse Street
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Turn right onto South Yellowstone Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Moorcroft.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South 1st Street
Turn right onto South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Moorcroft.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Moorcroft?
The road trip is about 436.4 miles (702.3 km) and usually takes 08h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217.9 miles from Jackson and 218.5 miles from Moorcroft.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 141.9 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.95 one way or $119.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Moorcroft.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Moorcroft. Straight-line distance: 294.45 mi (473.87 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 Moorcroft
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,084 |
| Coordinates | 44.2633100, -104.9502500 |
| Altitude | 1288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moorcroft (-104.95025, 44.26331)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 702 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 26m |
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 | $59.95 | $119.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $65.16 | $130.31 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $70.05 | $140.11 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $83.34 | $166.69 |
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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