How far is Jackson, WY from Hoback, WY?

The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Hoback, WY is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.07 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.73 mi
22.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.73 mi
Kilometers
22.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.07 mi
Kilometers
29.08 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoback
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM MDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-23T09:54
Arrive Hoback
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Park
WY

Census-designated place in Teton County, Wyoming

From Jackson
9 mi
00h 15m
To Hoback
9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Thursday

Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph WSW
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 Jackson and Hoback.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cache Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Cache Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Cache Drive

    120 m · 12 sec · South Cache Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue

    2015 ft · 46 sec · West Pearl Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Highway 89

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    19 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto River Bend Road

    900 ft · 40 sec · River Bend Road

  9. 9

    Continue on River Bend Road

    3051 ft · 2 min · River Bend Road

  10. 10

    Continue on River Bend Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · River Bend Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Bend Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highway 89
14.8 mi · 82%
River Bend Road
1.74 mi · 10%
West Broadway Avenue
1.03 mi · 6%
West Pearl Avenue
0.38 mi · 2%
South Cache Drive
0.07 mi
North Cache Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

South Highway 89

Continue on South Highway 89

11.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Park
00h 15m from Jackson
Leave By
7:26 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Snow Showers leaving Jackson 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 Jackson to Hoback?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Jackson and 9 miles from Hoback.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Jackson and Snow Showers near Hoback.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Hoback. Straight-line distance: 13.73 mi (22.09 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

Town in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming, United States

Population10,572
Coordinates43.4799300, -110.7624300
Altitude1901
CountryUnited States
Hoback

#2 Hoback

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

Population1,176
Coordinates43.2818700, -110.7838100
Altitude1794
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)
End: Hoback (-110.78381, 43.28187)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.71 $5.42
Premium $4.55 $2.91 $5.82
Diesel $5.41 $3.46 $6.93

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 Jackson and Hoback. The current time is 09:54:11.

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.