How far is Jackson, WY from Newcastle, WY?

The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Newcastle, WY is about 444 miles (714.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 328.6 miles (528.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
443.98 mi
08h 55m
Flight
328.67 mi
528.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
328.67 mi
Kilometers
528.95 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
443.98 mi
Kilometers
714.52 km
Drive Time
08h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newcastle
Wed, Sep 23, 7:18 PM MDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Sep 24, 4:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-09-23T10:23
Arrive Newcastle
Wed, Sep 23, 7:18 PM MDT
Route Timing
08h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:55 PM to 4:25 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:10 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Shoshoni
WY

Town of the United States

From Jackson
221.3 mi
04h 27m
To Newcastle
222.7 mi
04h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest

    1989 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Horseshoe Road

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 59 South

    2.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 59 South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Clareton Highway

    20.6 mi · 31 min · Clareton Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 450

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Highway 450

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 16

    1.2 km · 1 min · US Highway 16

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Boulevard
116 mi · 26%
South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 18%
East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 12%
Highway 450
45.6 mi · 10%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 7%
Clareton Highway
20.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+115.4 mi
328.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
04h 27m from Jackson
Leave By
6:10 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny near Newcastle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 444 miles (714.5 km) and usually takes 08h 55m 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 221.3 miles from Jackson and 222.7 miles from Newcastle.

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

The direct path is about 328.6 miles (528.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.4 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 $71.41 one way or $142.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Partly Sunny near Newcastle.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Newcastle. Straight-line distance: 328.67 mi (528.95 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
Newcastle

#2 Newcastle

City in Weston County, Wyoming, United States

Population3,314
Coordinates43.8547000, -104.2049400
Altitude1319
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)
End: Newcastle (-104.20494, 43.8547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 715 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.67 gal
59.31 L · about $71.41
Round trip
$142.82
31.34 gal · 118.62 L
Estimated CO2
139.3 kg one way
Round trip: 278.5 kg / 614 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $71.41 $142.82
Mid-grade $4.86 $76.17 $152.34
Premium $5.16 $80.86 $161.71
Diesel $6.22 $97.39 $194.78

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Newcastle. The current time is 10:23:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.