How far is Mountain View, WY from Jackson, WY?

The driving distance from Mountain View, WY to Jackson, WY is about 280.1 miles (450.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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
280.1 mi
05h 26m
Flight
224.59 mi
361.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.59 mi
Kilometers
361.45 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.1 mi
Kilometers
450.77 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 16, 5:26 AM MDT
Return by in Mountain View
Thu, Apr 16, 10:53 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain View
2026-04-15T23:59
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 16, 5:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain View
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
Pavillion
WY

Town of the United States

From Mountain View
139.8 mi
02h 43m
To Jackson
140.2 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
24 to 30 mph WSW
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 Mountain View and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain View and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on West Yellowstone Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Ramshorn Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US 26 / US 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287

  8. 8

    Continue on North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  11. 11

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cache Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Yellowstone Highway
117 mi · 42%
East Main Street
77.9 mi · 28%
US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi · 19%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 10%
East Ramshorn Street
2.25 mi · 1%
North Cache Street
0.83 mi
Longest Stretch

West Yellowstone Highway

Continue straight

88.1 mi · 01h 40m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.5 mi
224.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pavillion
02h 43m from Mountain View
Leave By
6:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mountain View 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 Mountain View to Jackson?

The road trip is about 280.1 miles (450.8 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Pavillion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.8 miles from Mountain View and 140.2 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 6:06 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.46 one way or $76.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mountain View and Partly Cloudy near Jackson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain View and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 224.59 mi (361.45 km).

Mountain View

#1 Mountain View

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,225
Coordinates42.8535800, -106.3886400
Altitude1585
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: Mountain View (-106.38864, 42.85358)
End: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.88 gal
37.41 L · about $38.46
Round trip
$76.93
19.76 gal · 74.82 L
Estimated CO2
87.8 kg one way
Round trip: 175.6 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.46 $76.93
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.80 $83.60
Premium $4.55 $44.94 $89.89
Diesel $5.41 $53.47 $106.94

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain View and Jackson. The current time is 23:59:09.

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.