How far from salt lake city to jackson hole

The driving distance from Salt Lake City, Utah to Jackson, Wyoming is:

278 miles / 447 km

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How far from salt lake city to jackson hole


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The total driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Jackson, WY is 278 miles or 447 kilometers.

Your trip begins in Salt Lake City, Utah. It ends in Jackson, Wyoming.

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There are 196.57 miles from Salt Lake City to Jackson Hole in northeast direction and 302 miles (486.02 kilometers) by car, following the I-15 N route.

Salt Lake City and Jackson Hole are 4 hours 58 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Salt Lake City, UT to Jackson Hole, WY. The halfway point is Pocatello, ID.

Salt Lake City, UT and Jackson Hole, WY are in the same time zone (MDT). Current time in both locations is 6:50 pm.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 12.14 gallons of gas to cover the route between Salt Lake City, UT and Jackson Hole, WY.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Salt Lake City to Jackson Hole is $45.54.

During the route, an average car will release 237.91 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile.

  • Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.75 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on September 13, 2022.
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Halfway Point Between Salt Lake City, UT and Jackson Hole, WY

If you want to meet halfway between Salt Lake City, UT and Jackson Hole, WY or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 42.826427 and -112.385422, or 42º 49' 35.1372" N, 112º 23' 7.5192" W. This location is 151.18 miles away from Salt Lake City, UT and Jackson Hole, WY and it would take approximately 2 hours 29 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest city to the halfway point is Pocatello, ID, situated 164 miles from Salt Lake City, UT and 140 miles from Jackson Hole, WY. It would take 2 hours 33 mins to go from Salt Lake City to Pocatello and 2 hours 35 mins to go from Jackson Hole to Pocatello.



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Distance conversions

Checkout the distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Salt Lake City, UT and Jackson Hole, WY in this table:

Distance typeMilesKilometersNautical miles
Straight line distance 196.57 mi 316.35 km 170.82 nautical mi
Driving distance 302 mi 486.61 km 262.75 nautical mi

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Where should I stop between Salt Lake City and Jackson Hole?

The top stops along the way from Salt Lake City to Jackson (with short detours) are Antelope Island, Lagoon Amusement Park, and Lava Hot Springs Foundation World Famous Hot Springs. Other popular stops include Yellowstone Bear World, Idaho Falls River Walk - Greenbelt Trail, and Grand Targhee Resort.

How far is Jackson from Yellowstone?

The town of Jackson is about 98 miles from Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. The drive takes a little over two hours. In peak summer season, congestion from wildlife sightings and drivers enchanted by the scenery can make this drive take significantly longer.

Is the drive from Salt Lake City to Yellowstone pretty?

The drive through Utah and Wyoming is beautiful. You'll get the whole experience of both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, but also see some incredible destinations along the way like Bear Lake and Antelope Island State Park.

What is the most scenic route from Salt Lake City to Jackson Hole?

The most scenic route from Salt Lake City to Jackson Hole is going through Park City or Logan Canyon and Bear Lake. Both will take you through the beautiful Utah mountains.