Jackson Hole to Ridgecrest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

655.4 miles 1054.7 km · straight line
786.4 miles estimated 1265.6 km · driving distance
15h 49min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Jackson Hole from Ridgecrest?

The distance from Jackson Hole to Ridgecrest is 655.4 miles (1054.7 km) as the crow flies. Ridgecrest is located SW of Jackson Hole. By car, the driving distance is approximately 786.4 miles, taking about 15h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Jackson Hole in Wyoming and Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest. 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 Ridgecrest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 49min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 59min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 34min $94–$275* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson Hole & Ridgecrest

Quick Facts

Jackson Hole
43.48°N, 110.76°W
America/Denver
1901m elevation
Ridgecrest
35.62°N, 117.67°W
America/Los_Angeles
698m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients