How far is Hoback, WY from Cody, WY?

The driving distance from Hoback, WY to Cody, WY is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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
195.2 mi
04h 33m
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
195.2 mi
Kilometers
314.14 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cody
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM MDT
Return by in Hoback
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoback
2026-04-22T20:46
Arrive Cody
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoback
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 Hoback
97.6 mi
02h 16m
To Cody
97.7 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 28 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Bend Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · River Bend Road

  2. 2

    Continue on River Bend Road

    900 ft · 40 sec · River Bend Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Highway 89

    37 m · 3 sec · South Highway 89

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 89

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89

  6. 6

    Continue on West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue

    2015 ft · 50 sec · West Pearl Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Cache Drive

    120 m · 10 sec · South Cache Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    34 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Park Road

    20.5 mi · 37 min · North Park Road

  14. 14

    Continue on John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on South Entrance Road

    21.5 mi · 39 min · South Entrance Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grand Loop Road

    20.6 mi · 35 min · Grand Loop Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Entrance Road

    25.9 mi · 50 min · East Entrance Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Fork Highway

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · North Fork Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Yellowstone Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Yellowstone Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on 8th Street

    1279 ft · 48 sec · 8th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Canyon Avenue

    1566 ft · 48 sec · Canyon Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 11th Street

    1183 ft · 26 sec · 11th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Beck Avenue

    2501 ft · 1 min · Beck Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 16th Street

    154 m · 17 sec · 16th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 16th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.6 mi
121.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moose Wilson Road
02h 16m from Hoback
Leave By
7:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Hoback and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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 Hoback and 97.7 miles from Cody.

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 7:54 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 Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms around Hoback and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cody.

Flight Path Map

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

Hoback

#1 Hoback

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

Population1,176
Coordinates43.2818700, -110.7838100
Altitude1794
CountryUnited States
Cody

#2 Cody

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

Population9,847
Coordinates44.5263400, -109.0565300
Altitude1523
CountryUnited States
Start: River Bend Road (-110.783993, 43.281755)
End: 16th Street (-109.056274, 44.526341)

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
26.07 L · about $26.82
Round trip
$53.65
13.78 gal · 52.14 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoback and Cody. The current time is 20:46:25.

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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.