How far is Hoback, WY from Gillette, WY?

The driving distance from Hoback, WY to Gillette, WY is about 419 miles (674.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 09m 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
419 mi
07h 34m
Flight
272.46 mi
438.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.46 mi
Kilometers
438.49 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
419 mi
Kilometers
674.32 km
Drive Time
07h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gillette
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM MDT
Return by in Hoback
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoback
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Gillette
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:35 PM to 3:05 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
8:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoback
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
Shoshoni
WY

Town of the United States

From Hoback
214.1 mi
03h 47m
To Gillette
204.9 mi
03h 47m

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
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 29 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on East Highway 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 287

  14. 14

    Continue on West Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Ramshorn Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · South 1st Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Federal Boulevard

    39 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest

    1989 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Horseshoe Road

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  25. 25

    Continue on South Douglas Highway

    5 mi · 10 min · South Douglas Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Boulevard
116 mi · 28%
South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 19%
East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 13%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 8%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 7%
I 25 North
20.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South 1st Street

Turn right onto South 1st Street

77.9 mi · 01h 28m

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 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+146.5 mi
272.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
03h 47m from Hoback
Leave By
8:50 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 419 miles (674.3 km) and usually takes 07h 34m 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?

Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.1 miles from Hoback and 204.9 miles from Gillette.

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

The direct path is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 146.5 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 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 $57.58 one way or $115.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.4 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 near Gillette.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoback and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 272.46 mi (438.49 km).

Hoback

#1 Hoback

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

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

#2 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,220
Coordinates44.2910900, -105.5022200
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
Start: River Bend Road (-110.783993, 43.281755)
End: East 4th Street (-105.502224, 44.291248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 674 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.79 gal
55.97 L · about $57.58
Round trip
$115.15
29.58 gal · 111.94 L
Estimated CO2
131.4 kg one way
Round trip: 262.9 kg / 580 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $57.58 $115.15
Mid-grade $4.23 $62.58 $125.15
Premium $4.55 $67.28 $134.56
Diesel $5.41 $80.04 $160.09

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 Gillette. The current time is 19:11:18.

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.