How far is Fort Washakie, WY from Hudson, WY?
The driving distance from Fort Washakie, WY to Hudson, WY is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washakie and Hudson.
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Start on 2nd Street
46 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Norkok Street
812 ft · 37 sec · Norkok Street
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Turn right
16 mi · 24 min
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Turn left
9.9 mi · 12 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
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Straightforward drive
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16 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fort Washakie and Sunny near Hudson.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from Fort Washakie to Hudson?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Fort Washakie and 13.1 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Washakie and Sunny near Hudson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Washakie and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 16.63 mi (26.76 km).
#1 Fort Washakie
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
| Population | 1,759 |
| Coordinates | 43.0063500, -108.8823500 |
| Altitude | 1698 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hudson
Town in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 443 |
| Coordinates | 42.9060700, -108.5834500 |
| Altitude | 1550 |
| Country | United States |
End: WY 789 (-108.583656, 42.906073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.89 | $7.79 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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