Trip from Jackson, WY to Ethete, WY

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are East Highway 287, South 1st Street, North Highway 89. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 75.7 miles from Jackson, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Jackson, WY to Ethete, WY?

The route from Jackson, WY to Ethete, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

151.4 mi

244 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 58m ★

6 AM

3h 10m

8 AM

3h 33m

10 AM

3h 18m

12 PM

3h 15m

3 PM

3h 19m

5 PM

3h 32m

8 PM

3h 3m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jackson, WY to Ethete, WY covers 151.4 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Highway 287, South 1st Street, North Highway 89 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.2 miles on East Highway 287. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.99 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

75.7 miles from Jackson, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 9m highway drive covering 151.4 miles, with most of the trip on East Highway 287 and South 1st Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.2 miles on East Highway 287.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Highway 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 53.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Highway 287 and South 1st Street. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near US 26; US 89; US 191 / North Highway 89.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Jackson, WY to Ethete, WY is easy. At 3h 9m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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): Navigation decision point; at 145.5 miles (Ethete Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

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6.8 mi into trip | ~11m 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

3

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

Navigation decision point

4

145.5 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in | Ethete Road

Turn left onto Ethete Road

Navigation decision point

4

151.2 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in | WY 132 / Blue Sky Highway

Turn right onto WY 132 / Blue Sky Highway

Navigation decision point

5

151.2 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in | Saint Michael Circle

Turn left onto Saint Michael Circle

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Highway 287	53.2 mi	1h
South 1st Street	43.1 mi	47m
North Highway 89	29.3 mi	40m
US 287	16.9 mi	25m
Ethete Road	5.6 mi	9m
West Ramshorn Street	2.2 mi	2m
North Cache Street	0.8 mi	2m
Saint Michael Circle	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: East Highway 287 — 53.2 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, WY and Ethete, 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

43 mi · 47 min · South 1st Street

8

Turn right onto US 287

17 mi · 25 min · US 287

9

Turn left onto Ethete Road

5.6 mi · 9 min · Ethete Road

10

Turn right onto WY 132

364 ft · 12 sec · Blue Sky Highway

11

Turn left onto Saint Michael Circle

234 ft · 11 sec · Saint Michael Circle

12

Continue on Saint Michael Circle

440 ft · 19 sec · Saint Michael Circle

13

Arrive at destination

Saint Michael Circle

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 75.7 miles from Jackson, WY, or about 1h 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.2 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 75.7 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ethete, 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 151.4 miles and 3h 9m.

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 East Highway 287 for about 53.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.7 mi from Jackson, WY · 1h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pinedale, WY

76 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

Marbleton, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Marbleton, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.7 miles from Jackson, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ethete, WY

The final approach into Ethete, 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 Ethete, 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

$23.99 one way

$47.98 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.23	$25.22	$50.44
premium	$4.53	$27.00	$53.99
diesel	$5.64	$33.64	$67.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.4	$15.90	$7.27
Efficient EV	37.9	$13.25	$6.06
EV Truck/SUV	60.6	$21.20	$9.69

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 data refreshed 17 hours ago

Origin

Jackson, WY

Evening in Jackson on Sunday

Local time

6:03 PM

MDT

Current temp

33°F

Partly Cloudy

SSE 7 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 7:54PM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 11:01AM MDT until April 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

Destination

Ethete, WY

Evening in Ethete on Sunday

Local time

6:03 PM

MDT

Current temp

34°F

Partly Cloudy

W 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 7:54PM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 11:01AM MDT until April 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

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

1 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

3h 9m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Ethete, WY covers 151.4 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Highway 287, South 1st Street, North Highway 89. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.7 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 $23.99 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Jackson, WY to Ethete, WY is easy. At 3h 9m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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): Navigation decision point; at 145.5 miles (Ethete Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Jackson, WY to Ethete, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.