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Trip from Jackson, WY to Rawlins, WY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 15m

Distance

284.3 mi

457 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 2m ★
6 AM
5h 16m
8 AM
5h 43m
10 AM
5h 25m
12 PM
5h 22m
3 PM
5h 26m
5 PM
5h 41m
8 PM
5h 8m

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

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town in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming, United States

Jackson, WY

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city in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Rawlins, WY

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Trip Overview

This 284.2-mile journey from Jackson, Wyoming, to Rawlins, Wyoming, is estimated to take around 4 hours and 33 minutes of driving time. As a single-day trip, it's quite manageable, with a projected fuel cost of about $45. The route primarily utilizes local roads, including South Cache Drive, West Pearl Avenue, and West Broadway Avenue, suggesting a more involved, turn-heavy driving experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its relatively short duration and the nature of the roads, this drive is best suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility and fewer logistical concerns. You'll remain within the Mountain West region throughout this trip.

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

142.1 miles from Jackson, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 26 162.2 mi 3h 7m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 106.1 mi 1h 42m
South Highway 89 11.8 mi 17m
West Spruce Street 1.7 mi 2m
West Broadway Avenue 1 mi 2m
West Pearl Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
WY 789 0.4 mi <1m
South Cache Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 26 — 162.2 mi, about 3h 7m

Traffic on I-80

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~480 veh/hr typical · worst 725

Quietest

2 AM

~91 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

5.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 49 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 26; US 89; US 191

127 ft · 6 sec · North Cache Street
2

Continue on South Cache Drive

392 ft · 12 sec · South Cache Drive
3

Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · West Pearl Avenue
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Avenue
5

Continue on US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191

12 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89
6

Enter roundabout onto US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191

165 ft · 4 sec · US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191
7

Continue on US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191

162 mi · 3 hr 7 min · US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
9

Merge onto I 80; US 30

106 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10

Take the exit onto WY 789

0.4 mi · 52 sec · WY 789
Toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins
11

Turn left onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; WY 789

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street
12

Arrive at destination

West Spruce Street

Trip Plan

With a total drive time of 4 hours and 33 minutes, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day. Consider an early morning departure from Jackson to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic within the local road network. The estimated fuel cost is $45, so ensure your tank is full before leaving Jackson. While there's only one recommended stop, the turn-heavy nature of this route means you'll be actively driving for much of the 284.2 miles; plan for brief pauses as needed rather than extended breaks. Keep an eye on your navigation as you'll be on local roads for the duration.

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 142.1 miles from Jackson, WY, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 162.2 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 63 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 142.1 miles or 2h 49m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rawlins, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jackson, WY

This is one driving day of about 284.3 miles and 5h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Jackson, 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 26 for about 162.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marbleton, WY

142 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

Marbleton, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Green River, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 142.1 miles from Jackson, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 162.2 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Persephone Bakery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jackson, Wyoming

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13072006708

Visit website

Snake River Roasting Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jackson, Wyoming

0.1 mi

Cafe Genevieve

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Wyoming

0.1 mi

Persephone Bakery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Jackson, Wyoming

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13072006708

Visit website

Snake River Roasting Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Jackson, Wyoming

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13073122382

Visit website

Cafe Genevieve

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Jackson, Wyoming

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+13077321910

Visit website

FRX

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Jackson, Wyoming

Hours: 7:15 am–1:15 pm

Picnic

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Jackson, Wyoming

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13072642956

Visit website

Heart & Soul Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Pinedale, Wyoming

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13073674415

Wrangler Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Pinedale, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+13073674233

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Jackson, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Jackson, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station 116013

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Rawlins, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Jackson, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jackson, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Pinedale, Wyoming

+18668167584

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Rawlins, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13073280158

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Jackson, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Bitter Creek Rest Area (westbound)

0.2 mi from route

Bitter Creek Rest Area (eastbound)

0.2 mi from route

Rest Area

0.5 mi from route

TA

1.3 mi from 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 282.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Pearl Avenue

Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
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

4
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

5
175.6 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
282.1 mi into trip | ~5h 12m in | WY 789

Take the exit onto WY 789 toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins

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

Toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlin...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.98 one way

$99.95 round trip

$4.47/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.67 $52.26 $104.52
premium $4.99 $55.85 $111.71
diesel $5.35 $59.88 $119.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 85.3 1 $29.85 $13.65
Efficient EV 71.1 0 $24.88 $11.37
EV Truck/SUV 113.7 1 $39.80 $18.20

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 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 Jun 1, 2026

Origin

Jackson, WY

Afternoon in Jackson on Wednesday

Local time

1:08 PM

MDT

Current temp

32°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Rawlins, WY

Afternoon in Rawlins on Wednesday

Local time

1:08 PM

MDT

Current temp

41°F

Mostly Clear

SW 5 mph 0% chance 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.

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

9 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 15m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Grand Teton National Park

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...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour $35
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 284.2-mile route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and local thoroughfares for the majority of your journey, rather than cruising on interstates. The absence of a 'longest stretch' measurement suggests frequent turns and changes in direction, keeping your attention engaged. The character of the drive will likely involve a consistent pace, punctuated by navigating city streets and local road networks as you transition between different areas on your way to Rawlins.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 162.2 mi on US 26.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 26 and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 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 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

7,421 ft 6,170 ft

Total Climb

2,391 ft

Total Descent

1,834 ft

Highest Point

7,421 ft

~60.9 mi in

Elevation Range

1,251 ft

Notable High Points

7,421 ft at ~60.9 miles +304 ft prominence
7,254 ft at ~101.5 miles +137 ft prominence
7,016 ft at ~162.4 miles +438 ft prominence
6,809 ft at ~223.3 miles +57 ft prominence
6,827 ft at ~263.9 miles +31 ft prominence

About the Cities

Starting in Jackson, WY

Full guide →

Jackson is the largest town (population 11,000 in 2020) in the Jackson Hole valley in Teton County, Northwest Wyoming, close to the south end of Grand Teton National Park. It is the gateway to two of the United States' best-known national parks, Grand Teton and nearby Yellowstone. Many famous people maintain vacation homes in and around this area. The combined elements of beautiful mountain scenery, Old West heritage, tourist traps and celebrity residents give this small town a unique atmosphere both cosmopolitan and frontier.

Top landmarks

  • • Wort Hotel — Jackson, Wyoming, USA
  • • National Museum of Wildlife Art — museum in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
  • • George Washington Memorial Park — park in Jackson, Wyoming

Arriving in Rawlins, WY

Full guide →

Rawlins is a city of 8,500 people (2019) in Southeast Wyoming.

Top landmarks

  • • France Memorial United Presbyterian Church — church building in Rawlins, United States of America
  • • Union Pacific Railroad Depot — railway station in Rawlins, the United States of America

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 15m. Total distance: 284.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 162.2 miles on US 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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.

Yes — Grand Teton National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Rawlins, WY before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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