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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Jackson Hole is about 57 miles from Yellowstone National Park's South Entrance. The route simply follows U.S. highway 89/191 through Grand Teton National Park, offering drivers scenic mountain views all along the way.
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.
Jackson Hole is conveniently located near Yellowstone AND Grand Teton National Park. Visitors can see two of the most treasured national parks in one visit. Grand Teton National Park is at the foot of the Tetons and has hiking trails, beautiful alpine lakes, and dynamic views. Both parks are great for wildlife viewing.
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.
Gardiner. Gardiner, Montana, is just outside the park, near the North Entrance Station and its historic Roosevelt Arch. This is the closest town near Yellowstone for access to the northern attractions like the Mammoth Hot Springs, Lamar Valley and Tower Fall.
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.
Fall Season: September-OctoberIf 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.
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!