How far is Jackson, WY from Rawlins, WY?
The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Rawlins, WY is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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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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 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Rawlins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Rawlins.
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Start on North Cache Street
39 m · 6 sec · North Cache Street
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Continue on South Cache Drive
120 m · 12 sec · South Cache Drive
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Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue
2015 ft · 46 sec · West Pearl Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Continue on South Highway 89
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
162.2 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Take the exit left
2197 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
106.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins
1997 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West Spruce Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Spruce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Rawlins.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Highway 89
Exit the roundabout
162 mi · 03h 08m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rawlins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Rawlins?
The road trip is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
North Rock Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Jackson and 142.2 miles from Rawlins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.4 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.05 one way or $78.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 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 Rawlins.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Rawlins. Straight-line distance: 213.74 mi (343.98 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 Rawlins
City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 8,484 |
| Coordinates | 41.7910700, -107.2386600 |
| Altitude | 2072 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Spruce Street (-107.238656, 41.791055)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $39.05 | $78.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $42.44 | $84.87 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $45.63 | $91.25 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $54.28 | $108.56 |
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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