Origin
Jackson, WY
Evening in Jackson on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, WY to Lovell, WY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 49m
Distance
223.3 mi
359 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 36m
★
6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 58m
12 PM
5h 56m
3 PM
6h 0m
5 PM
6h 14m
8 PM
5h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson, WY to Lovell, WY covers 223.3 miles and takes about 5h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 89, North Park Road, John D for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.39 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
111.7 miles from Jackson, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 49m drive with frequent turns across 223.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 89 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jackson, WY to Lovell, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 89 | — | — |
| North Park Road | — | — |
| John D | — | — |
| South Entrance Road | — | — |
| Grand Loop Road | — | — |
| East Entrance Road | — | — |
| North Fork Highway | — | — |
| Yellowstone Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 89
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, WY and Lovell, WY.
1
Start on North Cache Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cache Street
2
Continue on North Highway 89
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North Highway 89
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Highway 89
4
Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89
23 mi
·
32 min
·
North Highway 89
5
Turn left onto North Park Road
21 mi
·
36 min
·
North Park Road
6
Continue on John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway
7
Continue on South Entrance Road
22 mi
·
38 min
·
South Entrance Road
8
Turn right onto Grand Loop Road
21 mi
·
34 min
·
Grand Loop Road
9
Turn right onto East Entrance Road
26 mi
·
49 min
·
East Entrance Road
10
Continue on North Fork Highway
48 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
North Fork Highway
11
Continue on Yellowstone Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Yellowstone Avenue
12
Continue on 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
8th Street
13
Turn right onto Canyon Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Canyon Avenue
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto 11th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Street
15
Continue on Salsbury Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Salsbury Avenue
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto 16th Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
16th Street
17
Continue on Powell Highway
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Powell Highway
18
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Medicine Wheel Passage
20
Continue on West Coulter Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Coulter Avenue
21
Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Medicine Wheel Passage
22
Continue on WY 114
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
WY 114
23
Turn right onto Medicine Wheel Passage
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Medicine Wheel Passage
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto Medicine Wheel Passage
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Medicine Wheel Passage
25
Continue on West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
26
Arrive at your destination
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 111.7 miles from Jackson, WY, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
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 49 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.7 miles or 2h 54m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lovell, 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 223.3 miles and 5h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.7 mi from Jackson, WY · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.7 miles from Jackson, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lovell, WY
The final approach into Lovell, 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 Lovell, 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
$35.39 one way
$70.77 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $37.09 | $74.18 |
| premium | $4.53 | $39.83 | $79.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.30 | $98.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67 | 0 | $23.45 | $10.72 |
| Efficient EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.54 | $8.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.3 | 1 | $31.26 | $14.29 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Lovell, WY
Evening in Lovell on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°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
16 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
5h 49m 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 Lovell, WY covers 223.3 miles and takes about 5h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 89, North Park Road, John D. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.7 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 $35.39 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 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jackson, WY to Lovell, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jackson, WY to Lovell, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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