Jackson Hole to Lake Tahoe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

568.1 miles 914.3 km · straight line
681.8 miles estimated 1097.2 km · driving distance
13h 43min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Jackson Hole from Lake Tahoe?

The distance from Jackson Hole to Lake Tahoe is 568.1 miles (914.3 km) as the crow flies. Lake Tahoe is located WSW of Jackson Hole. By car, the driving distance is approximately 681.8 miles, taking about 13h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Jackson Hole 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 Jackson Hole 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 Jackson Hole to Lake Tahoe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 43min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 28min $55–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 50min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson Hole & Lake Tahoe

Quick Facts

Jackson Hole
43.48°N, 110.76°W
America/Denver
1901m 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 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients