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Yellowstone & Grand Teton: 7-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 7-day version for July: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 5-day plan · 7-day plan · best time to go.
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7
days
411 km
distance
16.7 h
driving
22
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- The strongest month-level driving window. Wildfire, smoke, early snow, road works and wildlife management can still close roads or sites, so check both parks before departure and daily.
- Light days: day 6, day 7 have one stop and time left over. Local tours and day trips are the way to fill them — each day links to what is bookable in its own town.
Day 1 Jackson → Grand Teton
- Transit
- 2h16
- Finish
- ~14:50
- Temperature
- 8.0°C–22.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~4
- Daylight
- 15.0h
09:00
10:10
Discover over 5000 wildlife and nature artworks.
50 min · Jackson
open: Open Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 1-5PM
13:00
13:50
Overnight: Grand Teton
e.g. Colter Bay Village · Jackson Lake Lodge
Day 2 Around Grand Teton
- Transit
- 2h30
- Finish
- ~15:00
- Temperature
- 8.0°C–22.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~4
- Daylight
- 15.0h
09:00
Admire mountain views through the altar window and stained glass.
50 min · Grand Teton
open: Holy Communionː Sundays 8AM & 10 AM (Memorial Day-Sept.)
11:05
13:10
14:00
Overnight here
e.g. Colter Bay Village · Jackson Lake Lodge
Day 3 Yellowstone
- Transit
- 3h28
- Finish
- ~16:05
- Temperature
- 7.8°C–22.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~5
- Daylight
- 15.0h
10:50
12:10
14:15
15:05
Old Faithful Snow Lodge Geyser Grill yellowstonenationalparklodges.com map ↗
Indulge in burgers and sandwiches, adorned by unique character carvings.
60 min · Yellowstone · $6-$9
open: Open during the summer from late April through early November and in the winter from mid-December through mid-March
Overnight here
e.g. Old Faithful Lodge Cabins · Bridge Bay Campground
Day 4 Around Yellowstone
- Transit
- 2h30
- Finish
- ~15:00
- Temperature
- 7.8°C–22.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~5
- Daylight
- 15.0h
09:00
11:05
13:10
14:00
Canyon Lodge Cafeteria yellowstonenationalparklodges.com map ↗
Enjoy budget-friendly breakfast and lunch options.
60 min · Yellowstone · Breakfast from $5, sandwiches and wraps from $7
open: June - September. Breakfast 6:30AM - 11AM, Lunch/Dinner 11:30AM - 9:30PM
Overnight here
e.g. Old Faithful Lodge Cabins · Bridge Bay Campground
Day 5 Around Yellowstone
- Transit
- 0h54
- Finish
- ~13:30
- Temperature
- 7.8°C–22.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~5
- Daylight
- 15.0h
09:00
10:30
11:40
12:30
Canyon Lodge Dining Room yellowstonenationalparklodges.com map ↗
Indulge in prime rib and trout with a decent wine list.
60 min · Yellowstone · $15-$25 per person for dinner
open: Open June-September. Breakfast 7AM - 10AM, lunch 11:30AM - 2:30PM, dinner 5PM - 10PM
Overnight here
e.g. Old Faithful Lodge Cabins · Bridge Bay Campground
Day 6 West Yellowstone
- Transit
- 1h36
- Finish
- ~11:30
- Temperature
- 9.4°C–25.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~5
- Daylight
- 15.1h
10:40
Museum of the Yellowstone museumoftheyellowstone.org map ↗
Discover the park's history and admire vintage railway china artifacts.
50 min · West Yellowstone · $6
open: Mid-May to mid-Oct
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
Day 7 West Yellowstone → Jackson
- Transit
- 3h27
- Finish
- ~13:20
- Temperature
- 9.4°C–25.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~5
- Daylight
- 15.1h
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
🔍 Check before you book
Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.