How far is Riverton, WY from Jackson, WY?

The driving distance from Riverton, WY to Jackson, WY is about 163.4 miles (263 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
163.4 mi
03h 09m
Flight
123.93 mi
199.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.93 mi
Kilometers
199.45 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.4 mi
Kilometers
262.97 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-04-22T21:42
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM MDT

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

Leave by
10:40 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverton
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
Dubois
WY

Town of the United States

From Riverton
81.6 mi
01h 34m
To Jackson
81.8 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 37 mph SW
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 Riverton and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Federal Boulevard

    31 m · 5 sec · North Federal Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Ramshorn Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US 26 / US 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287

  5. 5

    Continue on North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  8. 8

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cache Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
77.9 mi · 48%
US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi · 33%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 18%
East Ramshorn Street
2.25 mi · 1%
North Cache Street
0.83 mi · 1%
North Federal Boulevard
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

77.9 mi · 01h 28m

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
124 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dubois
01h 34m from Riverton
Leave By
10:40 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Riverton 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 Riverton to Jackson?

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (263 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Dubois is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Riverton and 81.8 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 124 miles (199.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 10:40 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.46 one way or $44.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 123.93 mi (199.45 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

Population10,819
Coordinates43.0249600, -108.3801000
Altitude1509
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 Federal Boulevard (-108.380624, 43.024965)
End: North Cache Street (-110.762345, 43.47993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.83 L · about $22.46
Round trip
$44.93
11.54 gal · 43.66 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.46 $44.93
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.41 $48.83
Premium $4.55 $26.25 $52.50
Diesel $5.41 $31.23 $62.45

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 Riverton and Jackson. The current time is 21:42:11.

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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.