Origin
Cody, WY
Afternoon in Cody on Thursday
Local time
12:39 PM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cody, WY to Hoback, WY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 21m
Distance
195.2 mi
314 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 8m
★
6 AM
5h 21m
8 AM
5h 48m
10 AM
5h 31m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cody, WY
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Hoback, WY
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Trip Overview
This 195.2-mile journey from Cody, WY to Hoback, WY is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 21 minutes of driving time. You'll primarily be on the North Fork Highway and North Highway 89, with a segment of East Entrance Road. The estimated fuel cost for this Mountain West to Mountain West drive is around $31. Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With just one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 48.1 miles, it's a manageable but engaging drive for a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
97.6 miles from Cody, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 21m. Total distance: 195.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 26% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter varied road conditions, moving from more open highway stretches to more winding local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 48.1 miles on the North Fork Highway. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you navigate through the landscape, making it a dynamic and engaging drive from behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Fork Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 48.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Beck Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Beck Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Canyon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 14; US 16; US 20 / 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Beck Avenue
Turn right onto Beck Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Canyon Avenue
Turn right onto Canyon Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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US 14; US 16; US 20 / 8th Street
Turn left onto US 14; US 16; US 20 / 8th Street
Navigation decision point
4
78 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
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Grand Loop Road
At end of road, turn left onto Grand Loop Road
Navigation decision point
7
98.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
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South Entrance Road
At end of road, turn left onto South Entrance Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Highway | 48.1 mi | 1h 6m |
| North Highway 89 | 29.3 mi | 40m |
| East Entrance Road | 25.9 mi | 49m |
| South Entrance Road | 21.5 mi | 38m |
| Grand Loop Road | 20.6 mi | 34m |
| North Park Road | 20.5 mi | 36m |
| South Highway 89 | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway | 6.4 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
North Fork Highway
— 48.1 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cody, WY and Hoback, WY.
1
Start on US 14A; WY 120
504 ft
·
18 sec
·
16th Street
2
Turn right onto Beck Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Beck Avenue
3
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
11th Street
4
Turn right onto Canyon Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Canyon Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 14; US 16; US 20
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
8th Street
6
Continue on US 14; US 16; US 20
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Yellowstone Avenue
7
Continue on US 14; US 16; US 20
48 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
North Fork Highway
8
Continue on East Entrance Road
26 mi
·
49 min
·
East Entrance Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto Grand Loop Road
21 mi
·
34 min
·
Grand Loop Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto South Entrance Road
22 mi
·
38 min
·
South Entrance Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 89; US 191; US 287
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway
12
Continue on US 89; US 191; US 287
21 mi
·
36 min
·
North Park Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 26; US 89; US 191
23 mi
·
32 min
·
North Highway 89
14
Enter roundabout onto US 26; US 89; US 191
97 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Highway 89
15
Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North Highway 89
16
Continue on US 26; US 89; US 191
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cache Street
17
Continue on South Cache Drive
392 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Cache Drive
18
Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Pearl Avenue
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
20
Continue on US 26; US 89; US 189; US 191
12 mi
·
17 min
·
South Highway 89
21
Enter roundabout onto US 26; US 89
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 26; US 89
22
Continue on US 26; US 89
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 26; US 89
23
Turn left onto River Bend Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
River Bend Road
24
Continue on River Bend Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
River Bend Road
25
Continue on River Bend Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
River Bend Road
26
Arrive at destination
River Bend Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 21-minute duration, starting your trip from Cody in the morning allows ample time to reach Hoback without feeling rushed. While the route has only one recommended stop, plan for additional short breaks as needed, especially given the turn-heavy nature of the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without services is 48.1 miles on North Fork Highway. This single-day trip offers flexibility, so consider departing when convenient, but be aware of potential weather changes in the Mountain West region.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.6 miles from Cody, WY, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.6 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoback, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cody, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cody, WY
This is one driving day of about 195.2 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Cody, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Fork Highway for about 48.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.6 mi from Cody, WY · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.6 miles from Cody, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hoback, WY
The final approach into Hoback, WY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hoback, WY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.93 one way
$61.86 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $32.42 | $64.85 |
| premium | $4.53 | $34.82 | $69.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.10 | $86.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.50 | $9.37 |
| Efficient EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.08 | $7.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.1 | 0 | $27.33 | $12.49 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hoback, WY
Afternoon in Hoback on Thursday
Local time
12:39 PM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
33 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 21m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cody, WY to Hoback, WY covers 195.2 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Fork Highway, North Highway 89, East Entrance Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.6 miles from Cody, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Beck Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Canyon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 14; US 16; US 20 / 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cody, WY to Hoback, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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