How far is Upton, WY from Jackson, WY?

The driving distance from Upton, WY to Jackson, WY is about 456.8 miles (735.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308.9 miles (497.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
456.76 mi
08h 49m
Flight
308.88 mi
497.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
308.88 mi
Kilometers
497.09 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
456.76 mi
Kilometers
735.08 km
Drive Time
08h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Fri, Apr 17, 1:55 AM MDT
Return by in Upton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:44 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upton
2026-04-16T17:06
Arrive Jackson
Fri, Apr 17, 1:55 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:49 PM to 4:19 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
6:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upton
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 Upton
228.1 mi
04h 24m
To Jackson
228.7 mi
04h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W
Destination
39°F
Thursday

Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ash Street

    17 m · 3 sec · Ash Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    19.3 mi · 29 min · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Converse Street

    1802 ft · 32 sec · East Converse Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto I-90 Access Road

    1523 ft · 32 sec · I-90 Access Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    930 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Garner Lake Road

    1954 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Garner Lake Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Garner Lake Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Douglas Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  11. 11

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward I 25 South: Casper

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

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

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    577 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

    94.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Ramshorn Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US 26 / US 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287

  24. 24

    Continue on North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  27. 27

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cache Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upton 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Yellowstone Highway
116 mi · 25%
East Main Street
77.9 mi · 17%
US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi · 12%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 7%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 6%
I-90 Access Road
25.6 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 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+147.9 mi
308.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
04h 24m from Upton
Leave By
6:22 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Upton and Snow Showers near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 456.8 miles (735.1 km) and usually takes 08h 49m 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 228.1 miles from Upton and 228.7 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 308.9 miles (497.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 147.9 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 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 $62.76 one way or $125.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Upton and Snow Showers near Jackson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upton and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 308.88 mi (497.09 km).

Upton

#1 Upton

Town in Weston County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,032
Coordinates44.0997000, -104.6280200
Altitude1292
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: Upton (-104.62802, 44.0997)
End: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 735 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.12 gal
61.01 L · about $62.76
Round trip
$125.51
32.24 gal · 122.02 L
Estimated CO2
143.3 kg one way
Round trip: 286.5 kg / 632 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $62.76 $125.51
Mid-grade $4.23 $68.20 $136.41
Premium $4.55 $73.33 $146.66
Diesel $5.41 $87.24 $174.48

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 Upton and Jackson. The current time is 17:06:25.

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.