Origin
Jackson, WY
Afternoon in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
4:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
29°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, WY to Bar Nunn, WY
Drive Time
5h 35m
Distance
285.9 mi
460 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 22m
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6 AM
5h 35m
8 AM
6h 2m
10 AM
5h 45m
12 PM
5h 42m
3 PM
5h 46m
5 PM
6h 1m
8 PM
5h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson, WY
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson, WY to Bar Nunn, WY covers 285.9 miles and takes about 5h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 20, South 1st Street, East Highway 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.9 miles on US 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.31 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
143 miles from Jackson, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Jackson, WY to Bar Nunn, WY covers 285.9 miles and takes about 5h 35m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes
8,633 ft
6,366 ft
Total Climb
1,893 ft
Total Descent
2,268 ft
Highest Point
8,633 ft
~47.7 mi in
Elevation Range
2,268 ft
Notable High Points
8,633 ft at ~47.7 miles
+1,630 ft prominence
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 6.8 miles in near US 26; US 89; US 191 / North Highway 89.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 35m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (US 26; US 89; US 191 / North Highway 89): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 85.5 miles (US 26; US 287 / South 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 163.4 miles (US 26; WY 789 / North Federal Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6.8 mi into trip
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~11m in
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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
5
85.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
US 26; US 287 / South 1st Street
Turn right onto US 26; US 287 / South 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
163.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 14m in
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US 26; WY 789 / North Federal Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 26; WY 789 / North Federal Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
282.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 29m in
Turn left toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
4
284 mi into trip
|
~5h 31m in
Take the exit toward Wardwell Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Wardwell Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 79.9 mi | 1h 30m |
| South 1st Street | 77.9 mi | 1h 27m |
| East Highway 287 | 53.2 mi | 1h |
| North Federal Boulevard | 39 mi | 44m |
| North Highway 89 | 29.3 mi | 40m |
| West Ramshorn Street | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| I 25 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Salt Creek Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 79.9 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, WY and Bar Nunn, WY.
1
Start on US 26; US 89; US 191
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cache Street
2
Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North Highway 89
3
Enter roundabout onto US 26; US 89; US 191
110 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Highway 89
4
Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191
23 mi
·
32 min
·
North Highway 89
5
Continue on US 26; US 287
53 mi
·
1 hr
·
East Highway 287
6
Continue on US 26; US 287
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Ramshorn Street
7
Turn right onto US 26; US 287
78 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
South 1st Street
Use the straight lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 26; WY 789
39 mi
·
44 min
·
North Federal Boulevard
9
Continue on US 20; US 26
77 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
US 20; US 26
10
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 20; US 26
11
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
12
Merge onto I 25; US 87
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 25; US 87
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward Wardwell Road
14
Turn left onto WY 254
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Howard Street
15
Turn right onto Salt Creek Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Salt Creek Highway
16
Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sunset Boulevard
17
Arrive at destination
Sunset Boulevard
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 143 miles from Jackson, WY, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.9 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bar Nunn, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jackson, 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 Jackson, WY
This is one driving day of about 285.9 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jackson, 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 US 20 for about 79.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143 mi from Jackson, WY · 2h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143 miles from Jackson, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.9 miles.
Arriving in Bar Nunn, WY
The final approach into Bar Nunn, 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 Bar Nunn, WY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.31 one way
$90.61 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $47.62 | $95.25 |
| premium | $4.53 | $50.98 | $101.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.52 | $127.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.8 | 1 | $30.02 | $13.72 |
| Efficient EV | 71.5 | 0 | $25.02 | $11.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.4 | 1 | $40.03 | $18.30 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Destination
Bar Nunn, WY
Afternoon in Bar Nunn on Sunday
Local time
4:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jackson, WY to Bar Nunn, WY covers 285.9 miles and takes about 5h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 20, South 1st Street, East Highway 287. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143 miles from Jackson, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 5h 35m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (US 26; US 89; US 191 / North Highway 89): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 85.5 miles (US 26; US 287 / South 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 163.4 miles (US 26; WY 789 / North Federal Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jackson, WY to Bar Nunn, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes. The route ranges from 6,366 ft to 8,633 ft elevation with about 1,893 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
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