Trip from Jackson, WY to Moorcroft, WY

Drive Time

8h 19m

Distance

436.4 mi

702 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$67

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jackson, WY to Moorcroft, WY covers 436.4 miles and takes about 8h 19m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Highway 89, Highway 287, West Ramshorn Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

218.2 miles from Jackson, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 19m drive with frequent turns across 436.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jackson, WY to Moorcroft, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 89	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 287	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Ramshorn Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South 1st Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Federal Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 25 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Horse Ranch Creek Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Horseshoe Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Highway 89 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Cache Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Cache Street

Continue on North Highway 89

6.0 mi · 8 min · North Highway 89

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

112 ft · 6 sec · North Highway 89

Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

23 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

Continue on East Highway 287

53 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 287

Continue on West Ramshorn Street

2.2 mi · 2 min · West Ramshorn Street

Turn right onto South 1st Street

78 mi · 1 hr 27 min · South 1st Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto North Federal Boulevard

39 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard

Continue straight

77 mi · 1 hr 27 min

Turn left

3.0 mi · 3 min

Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest

0.4 mi · 51 sec · I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest

Merge slight left

20 mi · 18 min

Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Horse Ranch Creek Road

Turn right onto Horseshoe Road

18 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road

Turn right

51 mi · 58 min

Turn left onto State Highway 59 South

33 mi · 35 min · State Highway 59 South

Continue on South Douglas Highway

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway

Take the exit slight right

436 ft · 13 sec

Turn straight onto South Garner Lake Road

4.0 mi · 6 min · South Garner Lake Road

Take the ramp right

24 mi · 23 min

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Turn right onto West Converse Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Converse Street

Turn right onto South Yellowstone Avenue

82 ft · 2 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue

Arrive at your destination

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 218.2 miles from Jackson, WY, or about 4h 9m into the drive.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 96 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 218.2 miles or 4h 9m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 218.2 miles or 4h 9m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 10m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jackson, WY

Aim for roughly 218 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Moorcroft, WY

Aim for roughly 218 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Jackson, WY.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 218.2 mi from Jackson, WY · 4h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Riverton, WY

218 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Riverton, WY

218 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Riverton, WY after about 218 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Pinedale, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Riverton, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 218.2 miles from Jackson, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 218 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

Arriving in Moorcroft, WY

The final approach into Moorcroft, 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 Moorcroft, WY.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Moorcroft, WY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$66.89 one way

$133.77 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 153 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.23	$72.69	$145.39
premium	$4.55	$78.16	$156.31
diesel	$5.41	$92.98	$185.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$67

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$197–$307

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 152.7 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	130.9	1	$45.82	$20.95
Efficient EV	109.1	1	$38.18	$17.46
EV Truck/SUV	174.6	2	$61.10	$27.93

Gas CO2

153 kg

EV CO2

51 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Jackson, WY

Afternoon in Jackson on Saturday

Local time

1:42 PM

MDT

Current temp

29°F

Forecast unavailable right now

MDT Live forecast

Destination

Moorcroft, WY

Afternoon in Moorcroft on Saturday

Local time

1:42 PM

MDT

Current temp

32°F

Forecast unavailable right now

MDT Live forecast

Along the Route

35°F

Riverton, WY

218 mi in

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

3 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

8h 19m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jackson, WY to Moorcroft, WY covers 436.4 miles and takes about 8h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 89, Highway 287, West Ramshorn Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 218 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 218.2 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 $66.89 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 8h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jackson, WY to Moorcroft, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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