Just over 300 miles or between 5 and 6 hours
There are about five ways to
get to Jackson Hole from Salt Lake City. We will present
the 3 which we feel are the best routes.
Route #1:
North from
SLC through Utah and Idaho and then over Teton Pass
Note: This route is not recommended
for those with RV's or trailers or during winter weather. Teton Pass is a
steep, long pass.
Take the I-15 North out of Salt Lake City towards Pocatello, ID.
Take the US-20 Business/ Broadway St. (exit 118)
Turn right onto Broadway
Turn left onto N Yellowstone Ave./ ID-43/US-26.
Stay on US 26 to Swan Valley
In Swan Valley, turn left onto ID 31
Follow ID-31 to Victor, ID.
In Victor, turn right (East) on ID-33.
Follow ID-33 over Teton Pass where it Becomes WY-22
Follow WY-22 to US 89/Broadway.
Note:If you're going to Teton Village, turn left at WY-390/ Moose-Wilson
Rd.
Before reaching US-89/Broadway. Teton Village is on the left @ 7 miles.
Route #2:
Through
Soda Springs, ID and Freedom, WY. Many locals think this is
the quickest route.
Take the I-15 North out of Salt Lake City towards Pocatello,
ID.
Turn Right at US-30 to Lava Hot Springs, Lund, and
Soda Springs, ID
In Soda Springs, turn left at 3rd E. Street, which
is ID-34.
You will be on a bridge crossing the Railroad tracks.
In about a block turn right on E. Hooper Ave. (part
of ID-34)
ID-34 bends to the right at Greys Lake
As you enter Freedom,turn right on County Line Rd.
Continue less than a mile, and then turn Left at WY-239
Continue for about a mile and a half, then Turn Left
on US 89 just after passing Freedom Arms.
Bear right at the US-26/ US-89 junction continuing
North to Jackson on US-89
Bear left at Hoback Junction continuing North on US-89/
US-191
Note: if you're going to Teton Village, take a left
at WY-22 just as you enter Jackson; then, turn right
at the Moose-Wilson Rd./ WY 390.
Route #3:
Through Evanston,
WY. Although a bit longer than the other routes, this
drive keeps you in big, wonderful Wyoming and on the
East side of Idaho for most of the drive.
Take I-80 East out of Salt Lake
Take WY-89/ WY-16 North at Evanston
Bear right (East) continuing on WY-89/ WY-16 at sage Creek Junction
The road will end at US-30 where you will turn left
Continue north through Cokeville to Border Junction.
At Border Junction, Turn right onto WY-89/ WY-61
This road joins with US-89 in about 10 miles
Continue North on US-89 through Thane, near Freedom.
Bear right at the US-26/ US-89 junction continuing North to Jackson on US-89
Bear left at Hoback Junction continuing North on US-89/ US-191
Note: if you're going to Teton Village, take a left at WY-22 just as
you enter Jackson then, turn right at the Moose-Wilson Rd./ WY 390 . |
