How far is Powell, WY from Jackson, WY?

The driving distance from Powell, WY to Jackson, WY is about 201.3 miles (324 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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
201.33 mi
04h 38m
Flight
132.81 mi
213.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.81 mi
Kilometers
213.73 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.33 mi
Kilometers
324.01 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM MDT
Return by in Powell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Powell
2026-04-22T21:05
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Powell
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 Powell
100.5 mi
02h 19m
To Jackson
100.8 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 28 mph SSW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bent Street

    871 ft · 26 sec · North Bent Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Coulter Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Coulter Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Medicine Wheel Passage

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Powell Highway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Powell Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bighorn Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Bighorn Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Salsbury Avenue

    2454 ft · 1 min · Salsbury Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on 11th Street

    2792 ft · 1 min · 11th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Canyon Avenue

    1566 ft · 50 sec · Canyon Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1279 ft · 44 sec · 8th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Yellowstone Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Yellowstone Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North Fork Highway

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · North Fork Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Entrance Road

    25.9 mi · 50 min · East Entrance Road

  14. 14

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

    20.6 mi · 35 min · Grand Loop Road

  15. 15

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

    21.5 mi · 39 min · South Entrance Road

  16. 16

    Continue on John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway

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

  17. 17

    Continue on North Park Road

    20.5 mi · 37 min · North Park Road

  18. 18

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

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  21. 21

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cache Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Powell 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Fork Highway
48.1 mi · 24%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 15%
East Entrance Road
25.9 mi · 13%
South Entrance Road
21.5 mi · 11%
Grand Loop Road
20.6 mi · 10%
North Park Road
20.5 mi · 10%
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
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.5 mi
132.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cody
02h 19m from Powell
Leave By
7:44 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Powell and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.3 miles (324 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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 100.5 miles from Powell and 100.8 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.5 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 7:44 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.64 one way or $55.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Powell and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Jackson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Powell and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 132.81 mi (213.73 km).

Powell

#1 Powell

City in Park County, Wyoming, United States

Population6,127
Coordinates44.7538400, -108.7573500
Altitude1339
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: North Bent Street (-108.757586, 44.75384)
End: North Cache Street (-110.762345, 43.47993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.89 L · about $27.64
Round trip
$55.28
14.2 gal · 53.78 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $27.64 $55.28
Mid-grade $4.23 $30.04 $60.08
Premium $4.55 $32.30 $64.60
Diesel $5.41 $38.43 $76.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Powell and Jackson. The current time is 21:05:27.

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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.