How far is Cheyenne, WY from Hoback, WY?

The driving distance from Cheyenne, WY to Hoback, WY is about 424 miles (682.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 339.1 miles (545.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
424.03 mi
07h 35m
Flight
339.07 mi
545.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
339.07 mi
Kilometers
545.68 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
424.03 mi
Kilometers
682.41 km
Drive Time
07h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoback
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM MDT
Return by in Cheyenne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheyenne
2026-04-23T00:12
Arrive Hoback
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:36 PM to 3:06 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheyenne
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wamsutter
WY

Town of the United States

From Cheyenne
211.8 mi
03h 47m
To Hoback
212.3 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph WNW
Destination
45°F
Thursday

Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cheyenne and Hoback.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cheyenne and Hoback.

  1. 1

    Start on West 24th Street

    122 m · 15 sec · West 24th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    2887 ft · 49 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Lincolnway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lincolnway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    253.1 mi · 4 hr 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Elk Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elk Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US 191

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · US 191

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 191

    10.6 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 191

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 191

    1995 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 191

  11. 11

    Continue on South Pine Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Pine Street

  12. 12

    Continue on United States Highway 191

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min · United States Highway 191

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    60 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto River Bend Road

    900 ft · 40 sec · River Bend Road

  16. 16

    Continue on River Bend Road

    3051 ft · 2 min · River Bend Road

  17. 17

    Continue on River Bend Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · River Bend Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Bend Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheyenne and Hoback.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
253 mi · 60%
US 191
85.6 mi · 20%
United States Highway 191
76 mi · 18%
West Lincolnway
3.21 mi · 1%
South Pine Street
2.19 mi · 1%
River Bend Road
1.74 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

253 mi · 04h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.9 mi
339.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wamsutter
03h 47m from Cheyenne
Leave By
8:48 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cheyenne and Snow Showers near Hoback.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cheyenne to Hoback?

The road trip is about 424 miles (682.4 km) and usually takes 07h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.8 miles from Cheyenne and 212.3 miles from Hoback.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 339.1 miles (545.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.24 one way or $116.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Cheyenne and Snow Showers near Hoback.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne and Hoback. Straight-line distance: 339.07 mi (545.68 km).

Cheyenne

#1 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

Population64,742
Coordinates41.1399800, -104.8202500
Altitude1856
CountryUnited States
Hoback

#2 Hoback

Census-designated place in Teton County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,176
Coordinates43.2818700, -110.7838100
Altitude1794
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheyenne (-104.82025, 41.13998)
End: Hoback (-110.78381, 43.28187)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 682 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.96 gal
56.64 L · about $58.24
Round trip
$116.48
29.92 gal · 113.28 L
Estimated CO2
132.9 kg one way
Round trip: 265.9 kg / 586 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $58.24 $116.48
Mid-grade $4.23 $63.30 $126.59
Premium $4.55 $68.05 $136.11
Diesel $5.41 $80.96 $161.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheyenne and Hoback. The current time is 00:12:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.