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Trip from Douglas, WY to Jackson, WY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 24m

Distance

333.4 mi

537 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Fair

5 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 12m ★
6 AM
6h 25m
8 AM
6h 49m
10 AM
6h 33m
12 PM
6h 31m
3 PM
6h 35m
5 PM
6h 48m
8 PM
6h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Converse County, Wyoming, United States

Douglas, WY

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town in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming, United States

Jackson, WY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Douglas, WY to Jackson, WY covers 333.4 miles and takes about 6h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Yellowstone Highway, East Main Street, US 26 / US 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.5 miles on West Yellowstone Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

166.7 miles from Douglas, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 24m. Total distance: 333.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Douglas, WY to Jackson, WY covers 333.4 miles and takes about 6h 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Yellowstone Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 95.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS toward I 25 North, US 87 North, US 20 West, US 26 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 25 North, US 87 North, US 20 West, US...
5
50.7 mi into trip | ~54m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Sho...
4
51 mi into trip | ~54m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
54.1 mi into trip | ~58m in | US 20; US 26 / West Yellowstone Highway

Turn right onto US 20; US 26 / West Yellowstone Highway

Navigation decision point

4
326.5 mi into trip | ~6h 13m in | US 26; US 89; US 191 / North Highway 89

Enter roundabout onto US 26; US 89; US 191 / North Highway 89

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Douglas, WY to Jackson, WY, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Entry along the way.

Port Of Entry

50.7 mi in | ~54m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Yellowstone Highway 95.5 mi 1h 48m
East Main Street 77.9 mi 1h 27m
US 26 / US 287 53.2 mi 1h
I 25 48.8 mi 50m
North Highway 89 29.3 mi 40m
US 26 21.6 mi 24m
US 20 3 mi 3m
East Ramshorn Street 2.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: West Yellowstone Highway — 95.5 mi, about 1h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Douglas, WY and Jackson, WY.

1

Start on this road

68 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto East Center Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East Center Street
3

Continue on I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Yellowstone Highway
4

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS

0.4 mi · 50 sec · I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS
Toward I 25 North, US 87 North, US 20 West, US 26 West
5

Merge onto I 25; US 20; US 26; US 87

49 mi · 50 min · I 25; US 20; US 26; US 87
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
7

Keep slight left at fork

350 ft · 10 sec
8

Turn left onto US 20; US 26

3.0 mi · 3 min · US 20; US 26
9

Turn right onto US 20; US 26

94 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway
10

Continue on US 26; WY 789

18 mi · 20 min · US 26; WY 789
11

Continue on US 26; WY 789

4.0 mi · 4 min · US 26; WY 789
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn right onto US 26

78 mi · 1 hr 27 min · East Main Street
13

Turn left onto US 26; US 287

2.2 mi · 2 min · East Ramshorn Street
14

Continue on US 26; US 287

53 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287
15

Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191

23 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89
16

Enter roundabout onto US 26; US 89; US 191

97 ft · 5 sec · North Highway 89
17

Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191

6.0 mi · 8 min · North Highway 89
18

Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Cache Street
19

Arrive at destination

US 26; US 89; US 191

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.7 miles from Douglas, WY, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 73 miles or 1h 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 166.7 miles or 3h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, WY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Douglas, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Douglas, WY

This is one driving day of about 333.4 miles and 6h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Douglas, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on West Yellowstone Highway for about 95.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 166.7 mi from Douglas, WY · 3h 6m into the drive

Downtown Fort Washakie, WY, WY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Washakie, WY

167 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Fort Washakie, WY to Jackson, WY

144.5 mi · 2h 57m

Pacing Suggestions

Mountain View, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Riverton, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 166.7 miles from Douglas, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before West Yellowstone Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.5 miles.

Arriving in Jackson, WY

The final approach into Jackson, WY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jackson, WY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park

National Park

Soaring over a landscape rich with wildlife, pristine lakes, and majestic alpine vistas, the Teton Range stands as a testament to generations of stewards. For over 11,000 years, communities have thriv...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour $35 near mile 310.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$52.83 one way

$105.66 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 117 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $55.38 $110.76
premium $4.53 $59.47 $118.95
diesel $5.61 $73.61 $147.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 116.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

ChargePoint Charging Station

Jackson, Wyoming

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Jackson, Wyoming

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Jackson, Wyoming

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Jackson, Wyoming

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Jackson, Wyoming

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 2 Blink: 2 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 100 1 $35.01 $16.00
Efficient EV 83.4 0 $29.17 $13.34
EV Truck/SUV 133.4 1 $46.68 $21.34

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Douglas, WY

Afternoon in Douglas on Thursday

Local time

2:15 PM

MDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, WY

Afternoon in Jackson on Thursday

Local time

2:15 PM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

13 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 24m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Douglas, WY to Jackson, WY covers 333.4 miles and takes about 6h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Yellowstone Highway, East Main Street, US 26 / US 287. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166.7 miles from Douglas, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Douglas, WY to Jackson, WY, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Entry along the way.

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