Origin
Jackson, WY
Evening in Jackson on Thursday
Local time
7:39 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, WY to Upton, WY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
8h 48m
Distance
456.3 mi
734 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 40m
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6 AM
8h 48m
8 AM
9h 4m
10 AM
8h 54m
12 PM
8h 52m
3 PM
8h 54m
5 PM
9h 3m
8 PM
8h 43m
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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Upton, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson, WY to Upton, WY covers 456.3 miles and takes about 8h 48m 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 $72.31 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
228.2 miles from Jackson, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 48m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 48m drive with frequent turns across 456.3 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 48m, 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 Upton, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 89 | — | — |
| Highway 287 | — | — |
| West Ramshorn Street | — | — |
| South 1st Street | — | — |
| North Federal Boulevard | — | — |
| I 25 North | — | — |
| Horse Ranch Creek Road | — | — |
| Horseshoe Road | — | — |
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 Upton, 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
Continue on East Highway 287
53 mi
·
1 hr
·
East Highway 287
6
Continue on West Ramshorn Street
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Ramshorn Street
7
Turn right onto South 1st Street
78 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
South 1st Street
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Federal Boulevard
39 mi
·
44 min
·
North Federal Boulevard
9
Continue straight
77 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
10
Turn left
3.0 mi
·
3 min
11
Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
12
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
18 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Horse Ranch Creek Road
14
Turn right onto Horseshoe Road
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Horseshoe Road
15
Turn right
51 mi
·
58 min
16
Turn left onto State Highway 59 South
33 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 59 South
17
Continue on South Douglas Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Douglas Highway
18
Take the exit slight right
436 ft
·
13 sec
19
Turn straight onto South Garner Lake Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South Garner Lake Road
20
Take the ramp right
26 mi
·
24 min
21
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
22
Turn right onto I-90 Access Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I-90 Access Road
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Converse Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Converse Street
24
Continue on US Highway 16
19 mi
·
28 min
·
US Highway 16
25
Turn left onto Ash Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ash Street
26
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 228.2 miles from Jackson, WY, or about 4h 24m 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 100 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 228.2 miles or 4h 24m 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 228.2 miles or 4h 24m
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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upton, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 228 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Upton, WY
Aim for roughly 228 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 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 228.2 mi from Jackson, WY · 4h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
228 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, WYOvernight Options
Night 1
228 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Riverton, WY after about 228 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 228.2 miles from Jackson, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 228 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Upton, WY
The final approach into Upton, 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 Upton, WY.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Upton, 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
$72.31 one way
$144.61 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
160 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $75.79 | $151.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $81.40 | $162.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $100.75 | $201.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$202–$312
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 159.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 136.9 | 1 | $47.91 | $21.90 |
| Efficient EV | 114.1 | 1 | $39.93 | $18.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 182.5 | 2 | $63.88 | $29.20 |
Gas CO2
160 kg
EV CO2
53 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
Upton, WY
Evening in Upton on Thursday
Local time
7:39 PM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Riverton, WY
228 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
15 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 48m 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 Upton, WY covers 456.3 miles and takes about 8h 48m 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 228 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 228.2 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 $72.31 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 48m, 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 Upton, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jackson, WY to Upton, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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