Laramie to Hoback is 374.6 miles and takes about 6h 47m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and US 191, with a fuel budget near $65 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wyoming, moving from the Mountain West region to another part of the Mountain West. With over 40% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a mix of faster travel and potentially more varied surface roads as you approach your destination. It's a feasible one-day trip if you're looking to cover ground efficiently.
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
187.3 miles from Laramie, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
204.8 mi
3h 21m
US 191
85.9 mi
1h 35m
United States Highway 191
73 mi
1h 24m
US 26
3 mi
4m
South Pine Street
2.2 mi
5m
River Bend Road
1.7 mi
6m
East Curtis Street
1.3 mi
2m
South 4th Street
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 204.8 mi, about 3h 21m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~441 veh/hr typical
· worst 700
Quietest
2 AM
~88 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 102 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laramie, WY and Hoback, WY.
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Start on this road
45 ft·5 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto South 5th Street
149 ft·8 sec·South 5th Street
3
Turn right onto I 80 Business; US 30
363 ft·14 sec·East Grand Avenue
4
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·South 4th Street
5
Turn left onto CR 322
1.3 mi·2 min·East Curtis Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 80
205 mi·3 hr 21 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 191
0.4 mi·50 sec·US 191
Toward US 191 North
9
Turn right onto US 191
0.9 mi·1 min·Elk Street
10
Continue on US 191
86 mi·1 hr 34 min·US 191
11
Continue on US 191
11 mi·12 min·United States Highway 191
12
Continue on US 191
0.4 mi·42 sec·US Highway 191
13
Continue on US 191
2.2 mi·5 min·South Pine Street
14
Continue on US 191
62 mi·1 hr 11 min·United States Highway 191
15
Enter roundabout onto US 26; US 89
197 ft·5 sec·US 26; US 89
16
Continue on US 26; US 89
3.0 mi·4 min·US 26; US 89
17
Turn left onto River Bend Road
0.2 mi·39 sec·River Bend Road
18
Continue on River Bend Road
0.6 mi·2 min·River Bend Road
19
Continue on River Bend Road
1.0 mi·3 min·River Bend Road
20
Arrive at destination
River Bend Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6h 47m drive, consider leaving Laramie in the morning to ensure you have ample daylight. With a fuel cost estimated around $65, it's a good idea to fill up before you leave Laramie. While the route data indicates only one planned stop, the 204.8-mile highway stretch suggests you might want to plan for a break somewhere in the middle. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move onto US 191, as services can become more spread out.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187.3 miles from Laramie, WY, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204.8 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 82 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.3 miles or 3h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 32m
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 Laramie, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Laramie, WY
This is one driving day of about 374.6 miles and 6h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Laramie, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 204.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South 5th Street
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|I 80 Business; US 30 / East Grand Avenue
Turn right onto I 80 Business; US 30 / East Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South 4th Street
Turn right onto South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip|~6m in|I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.35 one way
$132.70 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg131 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.79
$70.70
$141.40
premium
$5.10
$75.14
$150.28
diesel
$6.34
$93.52
$187.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
112.4
1
$39.33
$17.98
Efficient EV
93.7
1
$32.78
$14.98
EV Truck/SUV
149.8
1
$52.44
$23.97
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Laramie, WY
Late night
in Laramie on Monday
Local time
3:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSE 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hoback, WY
Late night
in Hoback on Monday
Local time
3:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
32°F
Clear
ESE 2 mph0% chanceLive 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
6 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
6h 47m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features 43% on highways, meaning you'll spend a significant portion on faster roads like the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 204.8 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads, so be prepared for a change in speed and road conditions. Expect a mixed driving experience, not exclusively high-speed interstate.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 204.8 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 5th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 47m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (I 80 Business; US 30 / East Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 204.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hoback, WY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WY can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (I 80 Business; US 30 / East Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hoback, WY before the return drive.
