How far is Green River, WY from Hoback, WY?

The driving distance from Green River, WY to Hoback, WY is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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
181.86 mi
03h 36m
Flight
138.53 mi
222.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.53 mi
Kilometers
222.95 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.86 mi
Kilometers
292.67 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoback
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM MDT
Return by in Green River
Thu, Apr 23, 8:50 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green River
2026-04-23T01:37
Arrive Hoback
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM MDT

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

Leave by
9:46 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green River
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
Pinedale
WY

Town in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States

From Green River
90.9 mi
01h 48m
To Hoback
91 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
23 mph W
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 Green River and Hoback.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green River and Hoback.

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st East

    11 m · 7 sec · North 1st East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Flaming Gorge Way

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Flaming Gorge Way

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, US 30 East: Rock Springs

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    12.8 mi · 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North

    1730 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Elk Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Elk Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US 191

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · US 191

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Highway 191

    10.6 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 191

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 191

    1995 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 191

  10. 10

    Continue on South Pine Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Pine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Highway 191

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

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    60 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto River Bend Road

    900 ft · 40 sec · River Bend Road

  15. 15

    Continue on River Bend Road

    3051 ft · 2 min · River Bend Road

  16. 16

    Continue on River Bend Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · River Bend Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Bend Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 191
85.6 mi · 47%
United States Highway 191
76 mi · 42%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.8 mi · 7%
South Pine Street
2.19 mi · 1%
River Bend Road
1.74 mi · 1%
Elk Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 191

Continue on US 191

85.6 mi · 01h 35m

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
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
138.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinedale
01h 48m from Green River
Leave By
9:46 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Green River 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 Green River to Hoback?

The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Pinedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.9 miles from Green River and 91 miles from Hoback.

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

The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 9:46 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.99 one way or $49.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Green River and Snow Showers near Hoback.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Hoback. Straight-line distance: 138.53 mi (222.95 km).

Green River

#1 Green River

River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River

Population11,788
Coordinates41.5285800, -109.4662500
Altitude1864
CountryUnited States
Hoback

#2 Hoback

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

Population1,176
Coordinates43.2818700, -110.7838100
Altitude1794
CountryUnited States
Start: Green River (-109.46625, 41.52858)
End: Hoback (-110.78381, 43.28187)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.29 L · about $24.99
Round trip
$49.99
12.84 gal · 48.58 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $24.99 $49.99
Mid-grade $4.23 $27.16 $54.33
Premium $4.55 $29.20 $58.41
Diesel $5.41 $34.75 $69.49

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 Green River and Hoback. The current time is 01:37:03.

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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.