Iowa City to Jackson Hole: Road Trip Guide & Distance

984.4 miles 1584.2 km · straight line
1181.2 miles estimated 1901 km · driving distance
23h 46min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Iowa City from Jackson Hole?

The distance from Iowa City to Jackson Hole is 984.4 miles (1584.2 km) as the crow flies. Jackson Hole is located WNW of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1181.2 miles, taking about 23h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa 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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City to Jackson Hole

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 46min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 31min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~30h 54min $142–$413* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Iowa City & Jackson Hole

Quick Facts

Iowa City
41.66°N, 91.53°W
America/Chicago
204m 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 328 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients