Houston to Jackson Hole: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1271.3 miles 2046 km · straight line
1526.6 miles actual route 2456.9 km · driving distance
27h 47min estimated drive time
$147 - $181 estimated fuel cost
~3h 3min flight time
322° NW bearing direction

How far is Houston from Jackson Hole?

The distance from Houston to Jackson Hole is 1271.3 miles (2046 km) as the crow flies. Jackson Hole is located NW of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1526.6 miles, taking about 27h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 Houston and Jackson Hole. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to Jackson Hole

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 47min $147 - $181 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 20min $122–$229* Budget
Train ~36h 7min $183–$534* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Jackson Hole

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 424 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 106 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM