The drive from Jackson, WY to the south entrance of Yellowstone National Park is a two hour drive north on John D. Rockefeller Jr. Parkway. It’s a beautiful scenic highway, with lots of picture-worthy stops and wildlife viewing opportunities along the way. Here are a few must-see stops that you won’t want to miss! Just 2 minutes north of Jackson is the
Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. Here you can get Yellowstone park passes, browse the gift shop for guidebooks and souvenirs, view wildlife films, and enjoy the outside deck overlooking the National Elk Refuge. Hours & Location Open year-round from 9:00am to 5:00pm. 532 N. Cache Street Jackson, WY 83001 Just a
short 6-minute drive from Jackson is the National Museum of Wildlife Art. This museum offers visitors a wide range of preserved wildlife art from local and worldwide artists. The building itself was inspired by historical Scottish ruins and is built iconically into a Jackson Hole hillside. Sculpture TrailThe museum’s Sculpture Trail is a three-quarter-mile-long walking trail that extends to the north and south of the museum. Lifesize sculptures along the trail include elk, moose, buffalo, bear, and more. Stop and take time to sit along the path and enjoy the view! Art MuseumThe art museum holds over 5,000 artworks representing wildlife from around the world. Exhibits include paintings and artwork from a variety of mediums including oil, bronze, and stone. The museum also hosts permanent and traveling art displays year-round, so be sure to take a look online at their exhibits for a sneak peek of what you will enjoy. Mormon Row Historic DistrictA short drive farther up US Highway 191, just 21 minutes from Jackson, is the turnoff to Antelope Flats Road for some of the area’s most photographed structures; the iconic barns of Mormon Row. Officially a part of Grand Teton National Park, you can visit this area without a park pass! With the majestic Tetons as a backdrop, you can take your own professional pictures of this beautiful area. Just remember that this road is closed from November through May. Scenic TurnoutsWe’re sure you’ve seen those signs along a road that say “Scenic View Ahead “. As you get back on the highway, you definitely want to stop at every roadside turnout on your way to Yellowstone. Here’s just a few where you can snap some breathtaking views of the Tetons:
Jackson Lake OverlookAs you drive up the highway, you’ll have glimpses of the Snake River. It eventually connects to Jackson Lake, just a few miles from the Yellowstone entrance. We highly recommend stopping and taking in the stunning scenery of the area. Jackson Lake is a gem as it’s one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the United States. At an elevation of 6,772 ft above sea level, 15 miles long and 7 miles wide, it boasts a beautiful reflection of the Grand Tetons as a backdrop. Stop in to Colter Bay Village and grab some snacks & a coffee while you stretch your legs with a short stroll along the lakeshore. Or, grab some delicious pizza at Leeks Pizzeria, located at Leeks Marina, on Highway 89 about 7 miles north of Jackson Lake Junction and about 16 miles south of the South Entrance of Yellowstone. They are open daily from 12pm – 9pm for the summer season beginning on May 27th. Enjoy the DriveWhile your destination is Yellowstone, the drive there is breathtaking too. Take time to stop along the way and experience the beautiful Jackson Hole area! Looking for more things to do while in Jackson Hole?Read our post about the best things to do in summer here!  Now let's assume you have a private jet and you can fly in the fastest possible straight line between Jackson, Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park. Because of the curvature of the Earth, the shortest distance is actually the "great circle" distance, or "as the crow flies" which is calculated using an iterative Vincenty formula. Flight distance: 66 miles or 106 km Flight time: 38 minutes The straight line flight distance is 13 miles less than driving on roads, which means the driving distance is roughly 1.2x of the flight distance. Your plane flies much faster than a car, so the flight time is about 1/3th of the time it would take to drive. This is a relatively short flight in a private plane, but you might be planning to book a commercial flight. In that case, your travel time would really need to include how many minutes to get to your local airport, wait for security, board and taxi on the runway, land at the other airport, and get to your destination. Let's say you're actually planning a road trip to Yellowstone National Park, and you want to stop on the way to explore. If it's a real road trip, you might want to check out interesting places along the way, or maybe eat at a great restaurant. That's what Trippy is perfect for, helping you figure out travel plans in detail. Road trip: 1 day of driving With the full itinerary planned out, we can estimate your total travel time for this trip. Travel time: 2.5 hours on the road Itinerary Start in Jackson (Wyoming). To see all the details on this itinerary, including recommended restaurants, hotels, and things to do along the way, check out the full road trip planner: Can you do Tetons and Yellowstone in one day?If you want to see two parks in one trip – Yellowstone and Grand Teton – two days is an absolute minimum. This will allow you to see just the main highlights of each National Park. We recommend at least 4-6 days in the area: 3-4 days in Yellowstone and 1-2 days in Grand Teton.
Is Jackson Hole a good base for Yellowstone?Jackson, WY is the ideal base camp for a trip to Yellowstone.
Is Jackson Hole closer to Yellowstone or Grand Teton?Distance from Jackson
In terms of driving distance, the Moose Entrance of Grand Teton National Park is about a 10-minute drive north of Jackson Hole, and the South Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is another hour's drive north of Grand Teton's Moose Entrance.
What is there to see between Jackson Hole and Yellowstone?The top stops along the way from Jackson to Yellowstone National Park (with short detours) are Grand Prismatic Spring, Grand Teton, and Jackson Town Square. Other popular stops include Jackson Hole Aerial Tram and Gondola Rides, Thumb Geyser, and Yellowstone National Park Headquarters.
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Distance from jackson hole to yellowstone national park
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