How far is it from Jackson to Yellowstone?

The town of Jackson is about 98 miles from Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. The drive takes a little over two hours. In peak summer season, congestion from wildlife sightings and drivers enchanted by the scenery can make this drive take significantly longer.



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Staying in Jackson Hole is another great option when visiting the parks, as it gives you access to a wider variety of hotels, restaurants, and attractions. We would love to help you plan your visit to Yellowstone and/or Grand Teton National Park. Please contact us to learn more.

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What Yellowstone entrance is closest to Jackson Hole? Yellowstone is most accessible from Jackson Hole through the South Entrance just north of Jackson Lake. From the town of Jackson, the south entrance is about 57 miles, which takes about one hour 15 minutes in normal summer conditions.

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If you want to enjoy towering mountains and beautiful lakes, Grand Teton National Park may be for you. If you would rather spend your time exploring geysers and wildlife, Yellowstone National Park may be for you. Both national parks are beautiful and offer many things to do, so you cannot go wrong with either!

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Fall Season: September-October If so, fall is the best time to visit Jackson Hole. With average temperatures between 50 and 70, you can enjoy the outdoors in relative comfort. Whitewater rafting season extends into the fall, with many trips still possible well into October.

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Don't Plan on Having a Cheap Trip to Jackson Forget about real estate; everything in Jackson is expensive. Plan to spend more on accommodation and eating out while you're visiting Jackson. We visited in the fall and had trouble finding accommodation under $500 a night.

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Consider Spring or Fall Jackson Hole is not just a summer destination or a winter ski town. Fall and spring each offer exciting activities and seasonal highlights with fewer crowds and lower lodging prices. Fall is a wonderful season to enjoy fly-fishing or hear the elk bugling.

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You could easily take two weeks to explore Yellowstone (and you might want to after you spend a day here). To truly experience the best aspects of the park, you'll want to plan at least three days. But if you only have one day to spend in the park, you want to get the most out of your time here.

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Private land is scarce here because more than 97 percent of the land in Teton County (the county in which Jackson Hole lies) is federally owned or managed by the state. Of the 3 percent remaining in private ownership, amounting to about 77,000 acres, the Jackson Hole Land Trust alone protects almost 25,000 acres.

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Since you might want to sit on a tree log or a rock at some point, you may want to stick with dark colored jeans instead of white! The residents and tourists of Jackson Hole tend to dress casually, but if you enjoy dressing up, it wouldn't hurt to bring along a few casual dresses to wear to dinner.

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A breathtaking river chasm, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is one of the most spectacular places to visit in Yellowstone National Park. This is the park's second-busiest area, after Old Faithful, and it's not hard to see why.

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Which place is cheaper, Yellowstone National Park or Grand Teton National Park? These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. The average daily cost (per person) in Grand Teton National Park is $162, while the average daily cost in Yellowstone National Park is $147.

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Grand Teton is famous for spectacular mountain scenery and wildlife. Park boundaries include approximately 310,000 acres, 485 square miles. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

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