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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms
Mostly Sunny
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
Start on River Bend Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · River Bend Road
-
2
Continue on River Bend Road
900 ft · 40 sec · River Bend Road
-
3
Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
-
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Highway 89
37 m · 3 sec · South Highway 89
-
5
Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 89
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89
-
6
Continue on West Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue
-
7
Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue
2015 ft · 50 sec · West Pearl Avenue
-
8
Turn left onto South Cache Drive
120 m · 10 sec · South Cache Drive
-
9
Continue on North Cache Street
1.4 km · 3 min · North Cache Street
-
10
Continue on North Highway 89
6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89
-
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89
34 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89
-
12
Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89
23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89
-
13
Continue on East Highway 287
53.2 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 287
-
14
Continue on West Ramshorn Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Ramshorn Street
-
15
Turn right onto South 1st Street
77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · South 1st Street
-
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Federal Boulevard
39 mi · 44 min · North Federal Boulevard
-
17
Continue straight
76.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min
-
18
Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
-
19
Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
1989 ft · 51 sec
-
20
Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 19 min
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road
1962 ft · 50 sec
-
22
Turn right onto Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road
-
23
Turn right
51.3 mi · 59 min
-
24
Turn left onto State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South
-
25
Continue on South Douglas Highway
5 mi · 10 min · South Douglas Highway
-
26
Turn left onto East 4th Street
2116 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street
-
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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Hoback
Census-designated place in Teton County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,176 |
| Coordinates | 43.2818700, -110.7838100 |
| Altitude | 1794 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gillette
City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,220 |
| Coordinates | 44.2910900, -105.5022200 |
| Altitude | 1388 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 4th Street (-105.502224, 44.291248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 674 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.