How far is Moorcroft, WY from Jackson, WY?

The driving distance from Moorcroft, WY to Jackson, WY is about 436.8 miles (703 km), with a travel time of about 08h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
436.83 mi
08h 20m
Flight
294.45 mi
473.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.45 mi
Kilometers
473.87 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
436.83 mi
Kilometers
703.01 km
Drive Time
08h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sat, Apr 11, 6:54 PM MDT
Return by in Moorcroft
Sun, Apr 12, 3:14 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moorcroft
2026-04-11T10:34
Arrive Jackson
Sat, Apr 11, 6:54 PM MDT
Route Timing
08h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:20 PM to 3:50 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
7:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moorcroft
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 Moorcroft
218.2 mi
04h 10m
To Jackson
218.7 mi
04h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph S
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Yellowstone Avenue

    25 m · 8 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Converse Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Converse Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    24 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Garner Lake Road

    1954 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Garner Lake Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Garner Lake Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Douglas Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  8. 8

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward I 25 South: Casper

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    577 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

    94.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Ramshorn Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US 26 / US 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287

  21. 21

    Continue on North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  24. 24

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cache Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 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
West Yellowstone Highway
116 mi · 27%
East Main Street
77.9 mi · 18%
US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi · 12%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 8%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 7%
East Converse Street
25.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Yellowstone Highway

Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

94.3 mi · 01h 47m

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 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+142.3 mi
294.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
04h 10m from Moorcroft
Leave By
7:20 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Moorcroft and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 436.8 miles (703 km) and usually takes 08h 20m 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 218.2 miles from Moorcroft and 218.7 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 142.3 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 $59.99 one way or $119.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moorcroft and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moorcroft and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 294.45 mi (473.87 km).

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#1 Moorcroft

Town of the United States

Population1,084
Coordinates44.2633100, -104.9502500
Altitude1288
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: Moorcroft (-104.95025, 44.26331)
End: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 703 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.41 gal
58.35 L · about $59.99
Round trip
$119.98
30.82 gal · 116.7 L
Estimated CO2
136.9 kg one way
Round trip: 273.9 kg / 604 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $59.99 $119.98
Mid-grade $4.23 $65.20 $130.40
Premium $4.55 $70.10 $140.20
Diesel $5.41 $83.40 $166.80

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Moorcroft and Jackson. The current time is 10:34:29.

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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.