How far is Jackson, WY from Upton, WY?

The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Upton, WY is about 456.3 miles (734.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308.9 miles (497.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
456.35 mi
08h 48m
Flight
308.88 mi
497.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
308.88 mi
Kilometers
497.09 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
456.35 mi
Kilometers
734.42 km
Drive Time
08h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upton
Fri, Apr 17, 3:21 AM MDT
Return by in Jackson
Fri, Apr 17, 12:09 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-16T18:33
Arrive Upton
Fri, Apr 17, 3:21 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:48 PM to 4:18 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
6:24 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
227.9 mi
04h 24m
To Upton
228.5 mi
04h 24m

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
67°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  17. 17

    Continue on South Douglas Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    133 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Garner Lake Road

    4 mi · 6 min · South Garner Lake Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    25.5 mi · 24 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    801 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto I-90 Access Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec · I-90 Access Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Converse Street

    1802 ft · 31 sec · East Converse Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 16

    19.3 mi · 29 min · US Highway 16

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ash Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Ash Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Boulevard
116 mi · 25%
South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 17%
East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 12%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 7%
South Garner Lake Road
29.6 mi · 6%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 6%
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 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+147.4 mi
308.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
04h 24m from Jackson
Leave By
6:24 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Snow Showers leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Upton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 456.3 miles (734.4 km) and usually takes 08h 48m 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 227.9 miles from Jackson and 228.5 miles from Upton.

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

The direct path is about 308.9 miles (497.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 147.4 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 $62.68 one way or $125.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Jackson and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Upton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Upton. Straight-line distance: 308.88 mi (497.09 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
Upton

#2 Upton

Town in Weston County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,032
Coordinates44.0997000, -104.6280200
Altitude1292
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)
End: Upton (-104.62802, 44.0997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 734 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.1 gal
60.96 L · about $62.68
Round trip
$125.35
32.2 gal · 121.92 L
Estimated CO2
143.1 kg one way
Round trip: 286.2 kg / 631 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $62.68 $125.35
Mid-grade $4.23 $68.12 $136.24
Premium $4.55 $73.24 $146.48
Diesel $5.41 $87.13 $174.27

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Upton. The current time is 18:33:02.

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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.