How far is Bar Nunn, WY from Cody, WY?

The driving distance from Bar Nunn, WY to Cody, WY is about 215.6 miles (347 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.59 mi
03h 48m
Flight
175.41 mi
282.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.41 mi
Kilometers
282.29 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.59 mi
Kilometers
346.96 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cody
Sat, Apr 18, 6:31 AM MDT
Return by in Bar Nunn
Sat, Apr 18, 10:19 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bar Nunn
2026-04-18T02:42
Arrive Cody
Sat, Apr 18, 6:31 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bar Nunn
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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 Bar Nunn
107.9 mi
01h 54m
To Cody
107.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bar Nunn and Cody.

  1. 1

    Start on Sunset Boulevard

    1336 ft · 40 sec · Sunset Boulevard

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Salt Creek Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Salt Creek Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Howard Street

    564 ft · 13 sec · Howard Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper

    1979 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    577 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

    93.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    31.7 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street

  13. 13

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Greybull Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on 17th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 17th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    126 m · 18 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · 16th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 16th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bar Nunn 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Yellowstone Highway
93.8 mi · 44%
Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 38%
Idaho Street
31.7 mi · 15%
I 25 South
1.8 mi · 1%
Greybull Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
Salt Creek Highway
1.07 mi
Longest Stretch

West Yellowstone Highway

Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

93.8 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
175.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
01h 54m from Bar Nunn
Leave By
9:24 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bar Nunn and Sunny near Cody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bar Nunn to Cody?

The road trip is about 215.6 miles (347 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Bar Nunn and 107.6 miles from Cody.

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

The direct path is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.63 one way or $59.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bar Nunn and Sunny near Cody.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bar Nunn and Cody. Straight-line distance: 175.41 mi (282.29 km).

Bar Nunn

#1 Bar Nunn

Town of the United States

Population2,870
Coordinates42.9135800, -106.3433600
Altitude1611
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: Sunset Boulevard (-106.343343, 42.913294)
End: 16th Street (-109.056274, 44.526341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.61 gal
28.8 L · about $29.63
Round trip
$59.25
15.22 gal · 57.6 L
Estimated CO2
67.6 kg one way
Round trip: 135.3 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $29.63 $59.25
Mid-grade $4.23 $32.20 $64.40
Premium $4.55 $34.62 $69.24
Diesel $5.41 $41.19 $82.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bar Nunn and Cody. The current time is 02:42:34.

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.