Grand Forks to Jackson Hole: Road Trip Guide & Distance

728.9 miles 1173 km · straight line
874.6 miles estimated 1407.6 km · driving distance
17h 36min estimated drive time
$84 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Grand Forks from Jackson Hole?

The distance from Grand Forks to Jackson Hole is 728.9 miles (1173 km) as the crow flies. Jackson Hole is located WSW of Grand Forks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 874.6 miles, taking about 17h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Grand Forks in North Dakota 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 Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks to Jackson Hole

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 36min $84 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 7min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~22h 53min $105–$306* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Forks & Jackson Hole

Quick Facts

Grand Forks
47.93°N, 97.03°W
America/Chicago
253m 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 243 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients