Abilene to Jackson Hole: Road Trip Guide & Distance

968.7 miles 1558.9 km · straight line
1162.4 miles estimated 1870.7 km · driving distance
23h 23min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
325° NW bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Jackson Hole?

The distance from Abilene to Jackson Hole is 968.7 miles (1558.9 km) as the crow flies. Jackson Hole is located NW of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1162.4 miles, taking about 23h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Jackson Hole in Wyoming.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene and Jackson Hole. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Abilene to Jackson Hole

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 23min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 4min $93–$174* Budget
Train ~30h 24min $139–$407* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Jackson Hole

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Jackson Hole
43.48°N, 110.76°W
America/Denver
1901m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 323 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients