How far is Hoback, WY from Laramie, WY?

The driving distance from Hoback, WY to Laramie, WY is about 374.9 miles (603.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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
374.92 mi
05h 51m
Flight
298.19 mi
479.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
298.19 mi
Kilometers
479.89 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.92 mi
Kilometers
603.38 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laramie
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM MDT
Return by in Hoback
Thu, Apr 23, 10:27 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoback
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Laramie
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
5:18 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
Superior
WY

Town of the United States

From Hoback
187.2 mi
02h 55m
To Laramie
187.7 mi
02h 55m

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
68°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    162.2 mi · 3 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    204.8 mi · 3 hr 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street

    1745 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Curtis Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Curtis Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue

    111 m · 12 sec · East Ivinson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
205 mi · 55%
River Bend Road
164 mi · 44%
West Curtis Street
1.38 mi
North 4th Street
1.01 mi
I 80 Business East
0.33 mi
East Ivinson Avenue
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

205 mi · 03h 21m

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
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.7 mi
298.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Superior
02h 55m from Hoback
Leave By
5:18 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 374.9 miles (603.4 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.2 miles from Hoback and 187.7 miles from Laramie.

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

The direct path is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.7 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 5:18 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.50 one way or $103.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.6 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Laramie.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoback and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 298.19 mi (479.89 km).

Hoback

#1 Hoback

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

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

#2 Laramie

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

Population32,661
Coordinates41.3113700, -105.5911000
Altitude2184
CountryUnited States
Start: River Bend Road (-110.783993, 43.281755)
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 603 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.23 gal
50.08 L · about $51.50
Round trip
$103.01
26.46 gal · 100.16 L
Estimated CO2
117.6 kg one way
Round trip: 235.2 kg / 519 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $51.50 $103.01
Mid-grade $4.23 $55.98 $111.95
Premium $4.55 $60.18 $120.37
Diesel $5.41 $71.60 $143.20

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 Laramie. The current time is 22:44:28.

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.