How far is Sheridan, WY from Hoback, WY?

The driving distance from Sheridan, WY to Hoback, WY is about 400.8 miles (645 km), with a travel time of about 08h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217 miles (349.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 37m 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
400.81 mi
08h 18m
Flight
217 mi
349.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217 mi
Kilometers
349.23 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
400.81 mi
Kilometers
645.04 km
Drive Time
08h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoback
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM MDT
Return by in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-04-23T00:13
Arrive Hoback
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:19 PM to 3:49 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
7:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheridan
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 Sheridan
200.2 mi
04h 09m
To Hoback
200.6 mi
04h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
28 to 40 mph NW
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 Sheridan and Hoback.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Loucks Street

    24 m · 9 sec · West Loucks Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1968 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Ranchester-Dayton, Greybull-Lovell, Yellowstone-Teton National Parks

    2282 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    79 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    37.5 mi · 42 min · South 6th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Russell Avenue

    606 ft · 17 sec · Russell Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North Railway Avenue

    2336 ft · 1 min · North Railway Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Big Horn Avenue

    32.4 mi · 39 min · West Big Horn Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 6th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Shoshoni Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Shoshoni Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    18.2 mi · 21 min · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Ramshorn Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Ramshorn Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US 26 / US 287

    53.2 mi · 1 hr · US 26 / US 287

  19. 19

    Continue on North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  22. 22

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Cache Drive

    120 m · 12 sec · South Cache Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue

    2015 ft · 46 sec · West Pearl Avenue

  25. 25

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

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on South Highway 89

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    19 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout

    3 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto River Bend Road

    900 ft · 40 sec · River Bend Road

  30. 30

    Continue on River Bend Road

    3051 ft · 2 min · River Bend Road

  31. 31

    Continue on River Bend Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · River Bend Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Bend Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
77.9 mi · 19%
US 26 / US 287
53.2 mi · 13%
South 6th Street
37.5 mi · 9%
West Big Horn Avenue
32.4 mi · 8%
Shoshoni Street
31.9 mi · 8%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

79 mi · 01h 44m

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
08h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+183.8 mi
217 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
04h 09m from Sheridan
Leave By
7:22 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Sheridan 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 Sheridan to Hoback?

The road trip is about 400.8 miles (645 km) and usually takes 08h 18m 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 200.2 miles from Sheridan and 200.6 miles from Hoback.

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

The direct path is about 217 miles (349.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 183.8 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 $55.05 one way or $110.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Sheridan and Snow Showers near Hoback.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Hoback. Straight-line distance: 217 mi (349.23 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

Population18,095
Coordinates44.7971900, -106.9561800
Altitude1141
CountryUnited States
Hoback

#2 Hoback

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

Population1,176
Coordinates43.2818700, -110.7838100
Altitude1794
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheridan (-106.95618, 44.79719)
End: Hoback (-110.78381, 43.28187)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 645 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.14 gal
53.54 L · about $55.05
Round trip
$110.09
28.28 gal · 107.08 L
Estimated CO2
125.7 kg one way
Round trip: 251.3 kg / 554 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $55.05 $110.09
Mid-grade $4.23 $59.83 $119.65
Premium $4.55 $64.32 $128.65
Diesel $5.41 $76.53 $153.05

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 Sheridan and Hoback. The current time is 00:13:20.

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.