Grand Teton to Lake Tahoe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

582.3 miles 937.1 km · straight line
698.7 miles estimated 1124.5 km · driving distance
14h 3min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Grand Teton from Lake Tahoe?

The distance from Grand Teton to Lake Tahoe is 582.3 miles (937.1 km) as the crow flies. Lake Tahoe is located WSW of Grand Teton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 698.7 miles, taking about 14h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Grand Teton in Wyoming and Lake Tahoe in California.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Teton and Lake Tahoe. 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 Teton to Lake Tahoe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 3min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 52min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 16min $84–$245* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Teton & Lake Tahoe

Quick Facts

Grand Teton
43.79°N, 110.68°W
America/Denver
2100m elevation
Lake Tahoe
39.10°N, 120.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
1897m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients