How long is drive from Jackson to Yellowstone?

Time Needed: Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes (53-miles) to drive from Jackson to the South Entrance of Yellowstone. Leave around 6 a.m. and enjoy the sunrise along the Teton Range as you drive north the entire length of Grand Teton National Park to get to Yellowstone's entrance.



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How to travel between Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone year-round. With only 31 miles between Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone—linked by John D. Rockefeller, Jr Memorial Parkway—it's completely possible to see both in one trip.

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If you want to get the full outdoor adventure experience, plan at least a week so you can spend sufficient time in both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park. If your primary reason for traveling to Jackson Hole is so you can hit the slopes, you can likely make do with a shorter trip.

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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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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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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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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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While Bozeman is only an hour and a half away from Yellowstone, it is over 4 hours to Jackson, Wyoming, and Grand Teton National Park! The shortest path is to travel outside Yellowstone, then cut through the Tetons into Jackson.

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The Grand Loop takes between 4 to 7 hours to drive in full. During the summer season, cars are the best option for taking a trip around Yellowstone unless you are riding with a bus tour or concessionaire that provides transportation.

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One of the reasons why the West Entrance is the most used is that it's the closest entrance to the Lower Loop in Yellowstone, where most of the big attractions are. Some of those popular attractions include: Madison Valley. A great place to see wildlife like elk and bison.

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Flights to the nearest major airport — that of Jackson Hole, Wyoming — are typically cheapest between November and March, which is the park's low season. Prices for lodging begin to drop after Labor Day, once the summer crowds have diminished and children are back in school.

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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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Jackson Hole WY Ski Resort is open from Thanksgiving through early April for the winter season. Summer operations are open from late-May through September.

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