Trip from Jackson, WY to Moorcroft, WY

Drive Time

8h 19m

Distance

436.4 mi

702 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

8h 11m ★

6 AM

8h 19m

8 AM

8h 34m

10 AM

8h 24m

12 PM

8h 23m

3 PM

8h 25m

5 PM

8h 33m

8 PM

8h 14m

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

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Jackson, WY

Tom Fisk

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 US 20, South 1st Street, East Highway 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.9 miles on US 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.15 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 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 8h 19m highway drive covering 436.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 20 and South 1st Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.9 miles on US 20.

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

There are about 24 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

9,372 ft 4,226 ft

Total Climb

4,771 ft

Total Descent

6,783 ft

Highest Point

9,372 ft

~54.6 mi in

Elevation Range

5,145 ft

Notable High Points

9,372 ft at ~54.6 miles +1,818 ft prominence

6,076 ft at ~236.4 miles +274 ft prominence

5,329 ft at ~290.9 miles +16 ft prominence

5,439 ft at ~345.5 miles +300 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and South 1st Street. 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 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 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

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 15 key points

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

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

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.

163.4 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in | US 26; WY 789 / North Federal Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto US 26; WY 789 / North Federal Boulevard

Navigation decision point

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

302.8 mi into trip | ~5h 49m in

Take the exit toward Horse Ranch Creek Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Horse Ranch Creek 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
WY 387	51.3 mi	58m
North Federal Boulevard	39 mi	44m
State Highway 59 South	32.8 mi	35m
North Highway 89	29.3 mi	40m
I 90	24.4 mi	23m

Longest stretch: US 20 — 79.9 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 26; US 89; US 191

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Cache Street

Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191

6.0 mi · 8 min · North Highway 89

Enter roundabout onto US 26; US 89; US 191

110 ft · 6 sec · North Highway 89

Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191

23 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

Continue on US 26; US 287

53 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 287

Continue on US 26; US 287

2.2 mi · 2 min · West Ramshorn Street

Turn right onto US 26; US 287

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

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 26; WY 789

39 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard

Continue on US 20; US 26

77 mi · 1 hr 27 min · US 20; US 26

Turn left onto US 20; US 26

3.0 mi · 3 min · US 20; US 26

Turn left

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest

Merge onto I 25; US 87

20 mi · 18 min · I 25; US 87

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward Horse Ranch Creek Road

Turn right onto WY 259

18 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road

Turn right onto WY 387

51 mi · 58 min · WY 387

Turn left onto WY 59

33 mi · 35 min · State Highway 59 South

Continue on WY 59

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway

Take the exit

436 ft · 13 sec

Turn straight onto South Garner Lake Road

4.0 mi · 6 min · South Garner Lake Road

Take the ramp onto I 90; US 14; US 16

24 mi · 23 min · I 90; US 14; US 16

Take the exit onto I 90

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 90

Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 14; US 16

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Converse Street

Turn right onto South Yellowstone Avenue

82 ft · 2 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue

Arrive at destination

South Yellowstone Avenue

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 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.9 miles.

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 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 218.2 miles or 4h 16m 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 16m

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 13m

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.

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 218.2 mi from Jackson, WY · 4h 16m 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.

Find hotels in Riverton, WY

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

Marbleton, 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.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.9 miles.

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

$69.15 one way

$138.31 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 153 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.23	$72.69	$145.39
premium	$4.53	$77.81	$155.63
diesel	$5.64	$96.95	$193.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$69

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$199–$309

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 152.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

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

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Jackson, WY

Afternoon in Jackson on Sunday

Local time

4:55 PM

MDT

Current temp

29°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moorcroft, WY

Afternoon in Moorcroft on Sunday

Local time

4:55 PM

MDT

Current temp

32°F

Unavailable

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.

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 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 US 20, South 1st Street, East Highway 287. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

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 $69.15 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 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

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

Mountain driving with significant elevation changes. The route ranges from 4,226 ft to 9,372 ft elevation with about 4,771 ft of total climbing. There are 4 notable high points along the way.

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