How far is Lovell, WY from Jackson, WY?

The driving distance from Lovell, WY to Jackson, WY is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.33 mi
05h 48m
Flight
150.43 mi
242.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.43 mi
Kilometers
242.09 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.33 mi
Kilometers
359.41 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 8:16 PM MDT
Return by in Lovell
Thu, Apr 16, 2:05 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lovell
2026-04-15T14:27
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 8:16 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:22 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lovell
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cody
WY

City in and county seat of Park County, Wyoming, United States

From Lovell
111.5 mi
02h 54m
To Jackson
111.8 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM MDT
Wind
22 mph SW
Destination
30°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    21 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Medicine Wheel Passage

    2 mi · 4 min · Medicine Wheel Passage

  4. 4

    Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage

    14 mi · 17 min · Medicine Wheel Passage

  5. 5

    Turn left onto WY 114

    706 ft · 12 sec · WY 114

  6. 6

    Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Medicine Wheel Passage

  7. 7

    Continue on East Coulter Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Coulter Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Medicine Wheel Passage

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Powell Highway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Powell Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bighorn Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Bighorn Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Salsbury Avenue

    2454 ft · 1 min · Salsbury Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 11th Street

    2792 ft · 1 min · 11th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Canyon Avenue

    1566 ft · 50 sec · Canyon Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1279 ft · 44 sec · 8th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Yellowstone Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Yellowstone Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Fork Highway

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · North Fork Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Entrance Road

    25.9 mi · 50 min · East Entrance Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Loop Road

    20.6 mi · 35 min · Grand Loop Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Entrance Road

    21.5 mi · 39 min · South Entrance Road

  21. 21

    Continue on John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway

    6.4 mi · 11 min · John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Park Road

    20.5 mi · 37 min · North Park Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  26. 26

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cache Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Fork Highway
48.1 mi · 22%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 13%
East Entrance Road
25.9 mi · 12%
Medicine Wheel Passage
24.6 mi · 11%
South Entrance Road
21.5 mi · 10%
Grand Loop Road
20.6 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

North Fork Highway

Continue on North Fork Highway

48.1 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.9 mi
150.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cody
02h 54m from Lovell
Leave By
5:22 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lovell and Partly Cloudy near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Cody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Lovell and 111.8 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.9 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.68 one way or $61.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lovell and Partly Cloudy near Jackson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lovell and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 150.43 mi (242.09 km).

Lovell

#1 Lovell

Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

Population2,327
Coordinates44.8374500, -108.3895600
Altitude1168
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

Town in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming, United States

Population10,572
Coordinates43.4799300, -110.7624300
Altitude1901
CountryUnited States
Start: Lovell (-108.38956, 44.83745)
End: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.88 gal
29.83 L · about $30.68
Round trip
$61.35
15.76 gal · 59.66 L
Estimated CO2
70 kg one way
Round trip: 140.1 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $30.68 $61.35
Mid-grade $4.23 $33.34 $66.68
Premium $4.55 $35.85 $71.69
Diesel $5.41 $42.65 $85.29

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lovell and Jackson. The current time is 14:27:45.

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.