Emporia to Jackson Hole: Road Trip Guide & Distance

836.4 miles 1346 km · straight line
1003.6 miles estimated 1615.2 km · driving distance
20h 11min estimated drive time
$97 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Emporia from Jackson Hole?

The distance from Emporia to Jackson Hole is 836.4 miles (1346 km) as the crow flies. Jackson Hole is located WNW of Emporia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1003.6 miles, taking about 20h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Emporia in Kansas 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 Emporia 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 Emporia to Jackson Hole

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 11min $97 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 13min $80–$151* Budget
Train ~26h 14min $120–$351* Comfort

Quick Facts

Emporia
38.40°N, 96.18°W
America/Chicago
348m 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 279 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients