Great Sand Dunes to Jackson Hole: Road Trip Guide & Distance

477.2 miles 767.9 km · straight line
572.6 miles estimated 921.5 km · driving distance
11h 31min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
327° NNW bearing direction

How far is Great Sand Dunes from Jackson Hole?

The distance from Great Sand Dunes to Jackson Hole is 477.2 miles (767.9 km) as the crow flies. Jackson Hole is located NNW of Great Sand Dunes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 572.6 miles, taking about 11h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Great Sand Dunes in Colorado and Jackson Hole in Wyoming.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Great Sand Dunes 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 Great Sand Dunes to Jackson Hole

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 31min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 49min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 56min $69–$200* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Sand Dunes & Jackson Hole

Quick Facts

Great Sand Dunes
37.79°N, 105.59°W
America/Denver
2400m 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 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients