Cheyenne to Jackson Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Cheyenne, WY to Jackson, WY (430 miles). Connects Cheyenne to the Yellowstone/Grand Teton tourism corridor via US-30/US-89.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Cheyenne to Jackson?
Cheyenne to Jackson is a 430-mile lane paying about $1,011 - $1,204 per load, near $2.35 - $2.80 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, hospitality/resort-supply-connected freight and tourism-connected freight.
- Distance
- 430 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $1,032 - $1,204
- Rate per mile
- $2.40 - $2.80
- Transit time
- 1 day
- Deadhead risk
- 20-25%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing and rise during peak ski and summer tourist seasons. See our dispatch fee structure.
Cheyenne to Jackson
Cheyenne to Jackson is a 430-mile, multi-hour run northwest, connecting Wyoming's I-25/I-80 freight crossroads to Jackson Hole's massive tourism economy. Tourism represents a $1.68 billion industry for Teton County, drawing nearly 3 million annual visitors and driving strong seasonal hospitality and resort-supply freight.
Origin
Cheyenne, WY
Destination
Jackson, WY
Distance
430 miles
Transit Time
1 day
Average Rate
$1,032 - $1,204
Rate per Mile
$2.40 - $2.80
430-mile lane, a multi-hour run northwest
Tourism represents a $1.68 billion industry for Teton County
Jackson Hole draws nearly 3 million annual visitors
Cheyenne to Jackson: route facts a driver should know
Teton County is the wealthiest county in the US for the 21st year running
Teton County, home to Jackson, has ranked as the wealthiest county in the nation for 21 consecutive years, with per-capita personal income well above every other US county, drawn partly by Wyoming's lack of a state income tax.
Source: Cowboy State Daily, Teton County wealth ranking coverage. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Cheyenne became Union Pacific's Mountain Division headquarters in 1867
Union Pacific designated Cheyenne its Mountain Division headquarters on July 4, 1867, and the city grew into a key helper-locomotive and repair-shop town for trains climbing Sherman Hill toward the Rockies.
Source: WyoHistory.org, Wyoming State Historical Society. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Cheyenne to Jackson?
About $424.84 this week. The lane is 430 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 66 gallons, and diesel is averaging $6.42 a gallon on this lane (week of October 19, 2026). The U.S. average diesel price is up 10 cents this week.
An estimate. It uses EIA's weekly average for this region, not the price at each pump. Your mpg and fuel card discounts change it.
- Distance
- 430 mi
- Diesel needed
- 66 gal
- Price used
- $6.42/gal
- Fuel cost
- $424.84
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, hospitality/resort-supply-connected freight and tourism-connected freight fill the trailers heading northwest.
- Tourism/Hospitality Supplies
- Consumer Goods
- Construction Materials
What makes the Cheyenne to Jackson lane difficult?
The length requires careful hours-of-service and mountain-route planning
The length requires careful hours-of-service and mountain-route planning.
Winter weather and mountain-pass conditions can significantly affect road access, especially in ski season
Winter weather and mountain-pass conditions can significantly affect road access, especially in ski season.
Freight volume can see sharp seasonal swings tied to tourist and ski-season traffic
Freight volume can see sharp seasonal swings tied to tourist and ski-season traffic.
What freight moves on the Cheyenne to Jackson lane?
What travels between Cheyenne and Jackson, and why the $1.68 billion tourism economy matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Tourism/Hospitality Supplies
- •Consumer Goods
- •Construction Materials
Secondary Commodities
- •Hospitality/resort-supply-connected freight (Jackson Hole)
- •Consumer goods
- •Tourism-connected freight
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Hospitality/resort-supply freight (winter ski peak)
- •Consumer goods (summer tourist surge)
- •Tourism-connected freight (steady, seasonal peaks)
When is the Cheyenne to Jackson lane busiest?
Winter ski season and summer tourism both drive this lane's demand.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
Little seasonal dip; Q1 is actually part of Jackson Hole's peak ski season.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
Hospitality and resort-supply freight climb sharply as ski season begins in December.
Produce Season?
Not applicable; this lane's seasonality follows the ski and summer tourism calendar rather than agriculture.
- •Winter ski season (December-March)
- •Summer tourist season (June-September)
- •Steady general freight year-round
Hurricane Risk?
None. Winter mountain-pass conditions are this corridor's real seasonal risk.
Seasonal Strategy Summary
This lane leans seasonal, picking up around Jackson's winter ski season and summer Grand Teton tourist season.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Cheyenne to Jackson lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need seasonal-timing awareness.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
2-3 days out is typical, tighter during peak ski and summer tourist seasons.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical hospitality and resort-supply-connected freight tends to pay a premium during peak seasons.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a fast winter delivery through mountain passes without checking current conditions.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Cheyenne to Jackson
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This is a long haul at 430 miles, so plan for a solid one-day trip.
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High-end retail, construction, and resort-supply freight is worth asking about given Jackson's ultra-wealthy resident base.
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Rail-linked freight out of Cheyenne is another option here.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Cheyenne to Jackson lane?
Jackson Hole's tourism economy makes a southeastbound load realistic during peak season.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Jackson, WY
- •Regional distribution hubs near Jackson
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 20-25%
With nearly 3 million annual visitors driving resort-supply freight, there is real seasonal backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •Few backhaul options because Jackson's market is small compared with the specialized, high-value freight moving in.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Jackson's resort and luxury-construction economy gives you backhaul options, though this leans seasonal and specialized.
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Cheyenne's rail-town freight base keeps eastbound loads flowing too.
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Give yourself real recovery time after this long run before your next dispatch.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Cheyenne to Jackson lane?
Three notes before this mountain-resort corridor run.
Plan your hours-of-service and mountain-route timing before this multi-hour run.
Check mountain-pass winter conditions closely before a late-fall through early-spring run, especially during ski season.
Plan around peak summer and winter tourist seasons if your freight is hospitality-connected.
Jackson's freight leans luxury retail and resort construction rather than industrial. Grand Teton National Park drew 3.6 million visitors in 2024, keeping tourism-linked freight steady through summer.
Cheyenne to Jackson Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, Jackson Hole's tourism economy, and mountain-pass weather.
The lane data shows about $1,011 - $1,204 per load, or $2.35 - $2.80 a mile, across 430 miles.
Tourism represents a $1.68 billion industry for Teton County, drawing nearly 3 million annual visitors.
It's a multi-hour run given the 430 miles, longer during winter mountain-pass conditions.
Reasonably during peak ski and summer tourist seasons, though volume drops in the shoulder seasons.
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Local resources
Dry Van owner-operator, West Coast: +$2,010/week after moving to $2.62/mi on general freight / consumer goods freight.
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