How far is Arapahoe, WY from Cody, WY?

The driving distance from Arapahoe, WY to Cody, WY is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.42 mi
02h 33m
Flight
111.71 mi
179.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.71 mi
Kilometers
179.78 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.42 mi
Kilometers
235.64 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cody
Thu, Apr 23, 11:55 AM MDT
Return by in Arapahoe
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arapahoe
2026-04-23T09:22
Arrive Cody
Thu, Apr 23, 11:55 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arapahoe
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Thermopolis
WY

Town of the United States

From Arapahoe
73 mi
01h 16m
To Cody
73.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
30 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arapahoe and Cody.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arapahoe and Cody.

  1. 1

    Start on Left Hand Ditch Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Left Hand Ditch Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rendezvous Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Rendezvous Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rendezvous Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Rendezvous Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    23.8 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    31.7 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greybull Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Greybull Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on 17th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 17th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    126 m · 18 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · 16th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 16th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arapahoe and Cody.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 56%
Idaho Street
31.7 mi · 22%
Rendezvous Road
5.53 mi · 4%
Greybull Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
Left Hand Ditch Road
0.83 mi · 1%
17th Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Broadway Street

Turn left onto Broadway Street

81.5 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thermopolis
01h 16m from Arapahoe
Leave By
1:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Arapahoe and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Cody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arapahoe to Cody?

The road trip is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thermopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from Arapahoe and 73.4 miles from Cody.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.13 one way or $40.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Arapahoe and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Cody.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arapahoe and Cody. Straight-line distance: 111.71 mi (179.78 km).

Arapahoe

#1 Arapahoe

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

Population1,656
Coordinates42.9621800, -108.4898300
Altitude1526
CountryUnited States
Cody

#2 Cody

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

Population9,847
Coordinates44.5263400, -109.0565300
Altitude1523
CountryUnited States
Start: Left Hand Ditch Road (-108.489755, 42.962193)
End: 16th Street (-109.056274, 44.526341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.56 L · about $20.13
Round trip
$40.25
10.34 gal · 39.12 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.13 $40.25
Mid-grade $4.23 $21.87 $43.75
Premium $4.55 $23.52 $47.04
Diesel $5.41 $27.98 $55.96

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 Arapahoe and Cody. The current time is 09:22:00.

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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.