How far is Basin, WY from Cody, WY?

The driving distance from Basin, WY to Cody, WY is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.17 mi
01h 02m
Flight
51.19 mi
82.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.19 mi
Kilometers
82.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.17 mi
Kilometers
95.23 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cody
Tue, May 12, 9:32 PM MDT
Return by in Basin
Tue, May 12, 10:34 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Basin
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Cody
Tue, May 12, 9:32 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Basin
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Burlington
WY

Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

From Basin
30.4 mi
00h 31m
To Cody
28.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    22.4 mi · 26 min · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 45 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · 16th Street

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 16th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Basin 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
4 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 4th Street
60.8 mi · 103%
16th Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

South 4th Street

Continue straight

38.4 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 31m from Basin
Leave By
4:24 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Basin and Sunny near Cody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Basin and 28.8 miles from Cody.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Basin and Sunny near Cody.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Basin and Cody. Straight-line distance: 51.19 mi (82.39 km).

Basin

#1 Basin

Town and county seat of Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,257
Coordinates44.3799600, -108.0389900
Altitude1182
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: South 4th Street (-108.038967, 44.37996)
End: 16th Street (-109.056274, 44.526341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.9 L · about $8.14
Round trip
$16.27
4.18 gal · 15.8 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.14 $16.27
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.84 $17.69
Premium $4.55 $9.51 $19.01
Diesel $5.41 $11.31 $22.62

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Basin and Cody. The current time is 20:29:33.

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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.