How far is Jackson, WY from Wheatland, WY?

The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Wheatland, WY is about 392.5 miles (631.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 310.6 miles (499.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
392.48 mi
07h 21m
Flight
310.62 mi
499.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
310.62 mi
Kilometers
499.9 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
392.48 mi
Kilometers
631.63 km
Drive Time
07h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheatland
Sat, May 2, 10:43 AM MDT
Return by in Jackson
Sat, May 2, 6:05 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-02T03:22
Arrive Wheatland
Sat, May 2, 10:43 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:22 PM to 2:52 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
9:16 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
196 mi
03h 40m
To Wheatland
196.5 mi
03h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Cheyenne

    11.4 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25, US 87: Wheatland

    1718 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Swanson Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Swanson Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 9th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · 9th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Boulevard
213 mi · 54%
South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 20%
East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 14%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 7%
Cheyenne
11.4 mi · 3%
West Ramshorn Street
2.25 mi · 1%
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
07h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.9 mi
310.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
03h 40m from Jackson
Leave By
9:16 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Wheatland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 392.5 miles (631.6 km) and usually takes 07h 21m 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 196 miles from Jackson and 196.5 miles from Wheatland.

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

The direct path is about 310.6 miles (499.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.9 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 $53.92 one way or $107.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Wheatland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Wheatland. Straight-line distance: 310.62 mi (499.9 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
Wheatland

#2 Wheatland

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population3,522
Coordinates42.0540700, -104.9529500
Altitude1448
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)
End: Wheatland (-104.95295, 42.05407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 632 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.85 gal
52.43 L · about $53.92
Round trip
$107.84
27.7 gal · 104.86 L
Estimated CO2
123.1 kg one way
Round trip: 246.2 kg / 543 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $53.92 $107.84
Mid-grade $4.23 $58.60 $117.20
Premium $4.55 $63.00 $126.01
Diesel $5.41 $74.96 $149.91

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Wheatland. The current time is 03:22:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.