Trip from Mountain View, WY to Jackson, WY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 26m

Distance

280.1 mi

451 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 14m ★

6 AM

5h 27m

8 AM

5h 54m

10 AM

5h 36m

12 PM

5h 34m

3 PM

5h 38m

5 PM

5h 52m

8 PM

5h 19m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mountain View, WY to Jackson, WY covers 280.1 miles and takes about 5h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 20, East Main Street, US 26 / US 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.1 miles on US 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.39 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

140 miles from Mountain View, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 26m. Total distance: 280.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 26m highway drive covering 280.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 20 and East Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 88.1 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 12 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 88.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and East Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 116.7 miles in near US 26 / East Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 26m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 116.7 miles (US 26 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 194.6 miles (US 26; US 287 / East Ramshorn Street): Navigation decision point; at 273.2 miles (US 26; US 89; US 191 / North Highway 89): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

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

3

116.7 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | US 26 / East Main Street

Turn right onto US 26 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

3

194.6 mi into trip | ~3h 40m in | US 26; US 287 / East Ramshorn Street

Turn left onto US 26; US 287 / East Ramshorn Street

Navigation decision point

4

273.2 mi into trip | ~5h 15m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 20	88.1 mi	1h 39m
East Main Street	77.9 mi	1h 27m
US 26 / US 287	53.2 mi	1h
North Highway 89	29.3 mi	40m
US 26	21.6 mi	24m
West Yellowstone Highway	7 mi	8m
East Ramshorn Street	2.2 mi	2m
North Cache Street	0.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 20 — 88.1 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 20 Business; US 26 Business

7.0 mi · 8 min · West Yellowstone Highway

2

Continue on US 20; US 26

88 mi · 1 hr 39 min · US 20; US 26

3

Continue on US 26; WY 789

18 mi · 20 min · US 26; WY 789

4

Continue on US 26; WY 789

4.0 mi · 4 min · US 26; WY 789

Use the straight lane.

5

Turn right onto US 26

78 mi · 1 hr 27 min · East Main Street

6

Turn left onto US 26; US 287

2.2 mi · 2 min · East Ramshorn Street

7

Continue on US 26; US 287

53 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287

8

Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191

23 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

9

Enter roundabout onto US 26; US 89; US 191

97 ft · 5 sec · North Highway 89

10

Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191

6.0 mi · 8 min · North Highway 89

11

Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Cache Street

12

Arrive at destination

US 26; US 89; US 191

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 140 miles from Mountain View, WY, or about 2h 39m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.1 miles.

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 62 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 140 miles or 2h 39m 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 20m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mountain View, 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 Mountain View, WY

This is one driving day of about 280.1 miles and 5h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Mountain View, 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.

The longest stretch is on US 20 for about 88.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 140 mi from Mountain View, WY · 2h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dubois, WY

140 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

Riverton, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ethete, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 140 miles from Mountain View, 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 88.1 miles.

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.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Eggington's

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Casper, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13072658700

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 280.1

Jackson, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 280.1

Jackson, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 280.1

Jackson, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 280.1

Jackson, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 280.1

Jackson, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Grand Teton National Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 260.1

Wyoming

+13077393399

Visit website

Casper Downtown Development Authority

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Casper, Wyoming

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13073331403

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Grand Teton National Park

National Park

Soaring over a landscape rich with wildlife, pristine lakes, and majestic alpine vistas, the Teton Range stands as a testament to generations of stewards. For over 11,000 years, communities have thriv...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour $35 near mile 260.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.39 one way

$88.77 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 98 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$46.53	$93.05
premium	$4.53	$49.97	$99.93
diesel	$5.61	$61.84	$123.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 98 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

ChargePoint Charging Station

Jackson, Wyoming

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Jackson, Wyoming

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Jackson, Wyoming

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Jackson, Wyoming

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Jackson, Wyoming

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 2 Blink: 2 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	84	1	$29.41	$13.44
Efficient EV	70	0	$24.51	$11.20
EV Truck/SUV	112	1	$39.21	$17.93

Gas CO2

98 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mountain View, WY

Afternoon in Mountain View on Thursday

Local time

3:54 PM

MDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, WY

Afternoon in Jackson on Thursday

Local time

3:54 PM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

33°F

Dubois, WY

140 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.

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

17 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

5h 26m 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 Mountain View, WY to Jackson, WY covers 280.1 miles and takes about 5h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 20, East Main Street, US 26 / US 287. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 140 miles from Mountain View, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.39 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 26m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 116.7 miles (US 26 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 194.6 miles (US 26; US 287 / East Ramshorn Street): Navigation decision point; at 273.2 miles (US 26; US 89; US 191 / North Highway 89): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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

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Trip from Mountain View, WY to Jackson, WY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Jackson, WY

Nearby Places

Eggington's

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Grand Teton National Park

Casper Downtown Development Authority

National Parks Near This Route

Grand Teton National Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Jackson, WY

Same local time

17 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 26m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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