Jackson, WY to Pine Bluffs, WY is 472.8 miles and takes about 8h 22m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 26, and Purple Heart Trail, with a fuel budget near $75 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive spans the Mountain West region, primarily staying within Wyoming. It's a route that offers a mix of driving experiences, suitable for an overnight or a long day trip. Consider this if you're looking for a straightforward drive across the state with a clear destination.
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
236.4 miles from Jackson, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
253.9 mi
4h 10m
US 26
162.2 mi
3h 7m
Purple Heart Trail
41.9 mi
40m
South Highway 89
11.8 mi
17m
West Broadway Avenue
1 mi
2m
West Pearl Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Parson Street
0.3 mi
<1m
US 30
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 253.9 mi, about 4h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, WY and Pine Bluffs, WY.
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Start on US 26; US 89; US 191
127 ft·6 sec·North Cache Street
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Continue on South Cache Drive
392 ft·12 sec·South Cache Drive
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Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue
0.4 mi·45 sec·West Pearl Avenue
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At end of road, turn left onto US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191
1.0 mi·2 min·West Broadway Avenue
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Continue on US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191
12 mi·17 min·South Highway 89
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Enter roundabout onto US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191
165 ft·4 sec·US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191
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Continue on US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191
162 mi·3 hr 7 min·US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
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Merge onto I 80; US 30
254 mi·4 hr 10 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 80
42 mi·40 min·Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit onto US 30
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 30
Toward US 30 East: Pine Bluffs
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Turn left onto US 30; I 80 Business
0.3 mi·32 sec·Parson Street
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Continue on US 30; I 80 Business
0.2 mi·19 sec·US Highway 30
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Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·West 3rd Street
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Arrive at destination
West 3rd Street
Trip Plan
With an estimated driving time of 8 hours and 22 minutes, this trip is best broken into two days to avoid fatigue. Plan to leave Jackson, WY early in the morning to make good progress. You'll want to take advantage of the recommended 2 stops to refuel and stretch your legs, especially before the longest stretch of 253.9 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as services can be spread out on US 26 and the Purple Heart Trail segments.
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 236.4 miles from Jackson, WY, or about 4h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 253.9 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 104 miles or 2h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 236.4 miles or 4h 29m 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 236.4 miles or 4h 29m
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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Bluffs, 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 236 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Pine Bluffs, WY
Aim for roughly 236 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 104 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 253.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 471.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West Pearl Avenue
Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue
Navigation decision point
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191 / West Broadway Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191 / West Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
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13.3 mi into trip|~20m in|US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191
Enter roundabout onto US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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175.6 mi into trip|~3h 28m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
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471.8 mi into trip|~8h 20m in|US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 East: Pine Bluffs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 30 East: Pine Bluffs
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$74.92 one way
$149.84 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg165 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$78.53
$157.07
premium
$4.53
$84.34
$168.68
diesel
$5.61
$104.39
$208.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$75
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$205–$315
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 165.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
25 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Jackson Whole Grocer & Cafe - Tesla Supercharger
Jackson, WY
Tesla
8 DCFC
White Mountain Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Rock Springs, WY
Tesla
8 DCFC
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott - Tesla Supercharger
Rawlins, WY
Tesla
8 DCFC
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
141.8
1
$49.64
$22.69
Efficient EV
118.2
1
$41.37
$18.91
EV Truck/SUV
189.1
2
$66.19
$30.26
Gas CO2
165 kg
EV CO2
55 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Jackson, WY
Night
in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
10:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pine Bluffs, WY
Night
in Pine Bluffs on Saturday
Local time
10:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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 22m 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 37% of this 472.8-mile trip on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The longest continuous stretch on this highway is 253.9 miles, offering a good opportunity for steady cruising. Beyond the highway segments, the route transitions to US 26 and the Purple Heart Trail, indicating more varied road conditions and potentially less dense traffic. Expect to transition from high-speed highway to more rural surface roads as you progress.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 253.9 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near West Pearl Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
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 22m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 7 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Pearl Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191 / West Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 253.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 236 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pine Bluffs, WY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WY can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Pearl Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191 / West Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.4 hours each way, a round trip means 16.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pine Bluffs, WY before the return drive.
