Clinton, Iowa to Jackson Hole: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1048.7 miles 1687.7 km · straight line
1258.4 miles estimated 2025.2 km · driving distance
25h 19min estimated drive time
$121 - $149 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Clinton, Iowa from Jackson Hole?

The distance from Clinton, Iowa to Jackson Hole is 1048.7 miles (1687.7 km) as the crow flies. Jackson Hole is located WNW of Clinton, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1258.4 miles, taking about 25h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Clinton, Iowa in Iowa 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 Clinton, Iowa 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 Clinton, Iowa to Jackson Hole

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 19min $121 - $149 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 23min $101–$189* Budget
Train ~32h 55min $151–$440* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clinton, Iowa & Jackson Hole

Quick Facts

Clinton, Iowa
41.84°N, 90.19°W
America/Chicago
179m 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 350 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients