Trip from Moorcroft, WY to Jackson, WY

Drive Time

8h 20m

Distance

436.8 mi

703 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 22 min

4 AM

8h 13m ★

6 AM

8h 20m

8 AM

8h 35m

10 AM

8h 25m

12 PM

8h 24m

3 PM

8h 26m

5 PM

8h 34m

8 PM

8h 16m

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 Moorcroft, WY to Jackson, WY covers 436.8 miles and takes about 8h 20m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on West Yellowstone Highway, East Main Street, US 26 / US 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.3 miles on West Yellowstone Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.22 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

218.4 miles from Moorcroft, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Moorcroft, WY to Jackson, WY covers 436.8 miles and takes about 8h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Yellowstone Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 94.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 90 Business; US 14; US 16 / East Converse Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 20m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Business; US 14; US 16 / East Converse Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles (I 90; US 14; US 16): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 25.7 miles (North Garner Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 90 Business; US 14; US 16 / East Converse Street

Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 14; US 16 / East Converse Street

Navigation decision point

25.3 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 90; US 14; US 16

Take the exit onto I 90; US 14; US 16 toward Garner Lake Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 129 Toward Garner Lake Road

25.7 mi into trip | ~26m in | North Garner Lake Road

Turn left onto North Garner Lake Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

133.8 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 25 South: Casper

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 25 South: Casper

154.3 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in

Take the exit toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Sho...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Moorcroft, WY to Jackson, WY, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Entry along the way.

Port Of Entry

154.3 mi in | ~2h 50m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Yellowstone Highway	94.3 mi	1h 47m
East Main Street	77.9 mi	1h 27m
US 26 / US 287	53.2 mi	1h
WY 387	51.3 mi	58m
State Highway 59 South	32.8 mi	35m
North Highway 89	29.3 mi	40m
I 90	24.4 mi	24m
US 26	21.6 mi	24m

Longest stretch: West Yellowstone Highway — 94.3 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Yellowstone Avenue

82 ft · 7 sec · South Yellowstone Avenue

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

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Converse Street

Take the ramp onto I 90

24 mi · 23 min · I 90

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

0.4 mi · 49 sec · I 90; US 14; US 16

Exit 129 Toward Garner Lake Road

Turn left onto North Garner Lake Road

4.2 mi · 6 min · North Garner Lake Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto WY 59

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway

Continue on WY 59

33 mi · 35 min · State Highway 59 South

Turn right onto WY 387

51 mi · 58 min · WY 387

Turn left onto WY 259

18 mi · 20 min · WY 259

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 25 South: Casper

Merge onto I 25; US 87

20 mi · 18 min · I 25; US 87

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Turn right onto US 20; US 26

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 20; US 26

Turn right onto US 20; US 26

94 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway

Continue on US 26; WY 789

18 mi · 20 min · US 26; WY 789

Continue on US 26; WY 789

4.0 mi · 4 min · US 26; WY 789

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto US 26

78 mi · 1 hr 27 min · East Main Street

Turn left onto US 26; US 287

2.2 mi · 2 min · East Ramshorn Street

Continue on US 26; US 287

53 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287

Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191

23 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

Enter roundabout onto US 26; US 89; US 191

97 ft · 5 sec · North Highway 89

Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191

6.0 mi · 8 min · North Highway 89

Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Cache Street

Arrive at destination

US 26; US 89; US 191

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 218.4 miles from Moorcroft, WY, or about 4h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.3 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 218.4 miles or 4h 3m 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 218.4 miles or 4h 3m

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 3m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Moorcroft, 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 Moorcroft, WY

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

Day 2

Finish the approach into Jackson, 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 Moorcroft, 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 West Yellowstone Highway for about 94.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 218.4 mi from Moorcroft, WY · 4h 3m 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

Wright, 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 218.4 miles from Moorcroft, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before West Yellowstone Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.3 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 Jackson, WY

The final approach into Jackson, 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 Jackson, WY.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Jackson, 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

$69.22 one way

$138.43 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 153 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.23	$72.76	$145.52
premium	$4.53	$77.88	$155.77
diesel	$5.64	$97.04	$194.08

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: 152.8 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	131	1	$45.86	$20.97
Efficient EV	109.2	1	$38.22	$17.47
EV Truck/SUV	174.7	2	$61.15	$27.96

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

Moorcroft, WY

Afternoon in Moorcroft on Sunday

Local time

4:55 PM

MDT

Current temp

32°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, WY

Afternoon in Jackson on Sunday

Local time

4:55 PM

MDT

Current temp

29°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 20m 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 Moorcroft, WY to Jackson, WY covers 436.8 miles and takes about 8h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Yellowstone Highway, East Main Street, US 26 / US 287. 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 218.4 miles from Moorcroft, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $69.22 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 20m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

On the drive from Moorcroft, WY to Jackson, WY, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Entry along the way.