How far is Cody, WY from Hoback, WY?

The driving distance from Cody, WY to Hoback, WY is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.25 mi
05h 21m
Flight
121.6 mi
195.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.6 mi
Kilometers
195.69 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.25 mi
Kilometers
314.22 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoback
Sat, Apr 18, 8:36 AM MDT
Return by in Cody
Sat, Apr 18, 1:57 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cody
2026-04-18T03:15
Arrive Hoback
Sat, Apr 18, 8:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:18 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cody
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Moose Wilson Road
WY

Census designated place

From Cody
97.6 mi
02h 40m
To Hoback
97.7 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph WSW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 16th Street

    154 m · 19 sec · 16th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beck Avenue

    2501 ft · 1 min · Beck Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1183 ft · 26 sec · 11th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Canyon Avenue

    1566 ft · 50 sec · Canyon Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1279 ft · 44 sec · 8th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Yellowstone Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Yellowstone Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on North Fork Highway

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · North Fork Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Entrance Road

    25.9 mi · 50 min · East Entrance Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Loop Road

    20.6 mi · 35 min · Grand Loop Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Entrance Road

    21.5 mi · 39 min · South Entrance Road

  11. 11

    Continue on John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway

    6.4 mi · 11 min · John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Park Road

    20.5 mi · 37 min · North Park Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  16. 16

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Cache Drive

    120 m · 12 sec · South Cache Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue

    2015 ft · 46 sec · West Pearl Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Highway 89

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    19 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    3 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto River Bend Road

    900 ft · 40 sec · River Bend Road

  24. 24

    Continue on River Bend Road

    3051 ft · 2 min · River Bend Road

  25. 25

    Continue on River Bend Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · River Bend Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Bend Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Fork Highway
48.1 mi · 25%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 15%
East Entrance Road
25.9 mi · 13%
South Entrance Road
21.5 mi · 11%
Grand Loop Road
20.6 mi · 11%
North Park Road
20.5 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

North Fork Highway

Continue on North Fork Highway

48.1 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.6 mi
121.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moose Wilson Road
02h 40m from Cody
Leave By
6:18 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cody and Sunny near Hoback.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km) and usually takes 05h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moose Wilson Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Cody and 97.7 miles from Hoback.

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

The direct path is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.6 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:18 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.82 one way or $53.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cody and Sunny near Hoback.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Hoback. Straight-line distance: 121.6 mi (195.69 km).

Cody

#1 Cody

City in and county seat of Park County, Wyoming, United States

Population9,847
Coordinates44.5263400, -109.0565300
Altitude1523
CountryUnited States
Hoback

#2 Hoback

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

Population1,176
Coordinates43.2818700, -110.7838100
Altitude1794
CountryUnited States
Start: Cody (-109.05653, 44.52634)
End: Hoback (-110.78381, 43.28187)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.08 L · about $26.82
Round trip
$53.65
13.78 gal · 52.16 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $26.82 $53.65
Mid-grade $4.23 $29.15 $58.30
Premium $4.55 $31.34 $62.69
Diesel $5.41 $37.29 $74.58

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cody and Hoback. The current time is 03:15:32.

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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.