How far is Cody, WY from Afton, WY?
The driving distance from Cody, WY to Afton, WY is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cody and Afton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cody and Afton.
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Start on 16th Street
154 m · 19 sec · 16th Street
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Turn right onto Beck Avenue
2501 ft · 1 min · Beck Avenue
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Turn left onto 11th Street
1183 ft · 26 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Canyon Avenue
1566 ft · 50 sec · Canyon Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1279 ft · 44 sec · 8th Street
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Continue on Yellowstone Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Yellowstone Avenue
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Continue on North Fork Highway
48.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · North Fork Highway
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Continue on East Entrance Road
25.9 mi · 50 min · East Entrance Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Loop Road
20.6 mi · 35 min · Grand Loop Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Entrance Road
21.5 mi · 39 min · South Entrance Road
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Continue on John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway
6.4 mi · 11 min · John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway
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Continue on North Park Road
20.5 mi · 37 min · North Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Highway 89
23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89
30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89
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Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89
6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89
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Continue on North Cache Street
1.4 km · 3 min · North Cache Street
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Continue on South Cache Drive
120 m · 12 sec · South Cache Drive
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Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue
2015 ft · 46 sec · West Pearl Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Continue on South Highway 89
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
19 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
22.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 89
2494 ft · 56 sec · US Highway 89
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Continue on Main Street
17 mi · 21 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
13.8 mi · 18 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
135 m · 21 sec · East 4th Avenue
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Turn right
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cody and Afton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Fork Highway
Continue on North Fork Highway
48.1 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Snow Showers leaving Cody and Rain And Snow near Afton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cody to Afton?
The road trip is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moose Wilson Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Cody and 123.4 miles from Afton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.87 one way or $67.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Cody and Rain And Snow near Afton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Afton. Straight-line distance: 155.84 mi (250.8 km).
#1 Cody
City in and county seat of Park County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 9,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.5263400, -109.0565300 |
| Altitude | 1523 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Afton
Town in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 2,071 |
| Coordinates | 42.7249300, -110.9318700 |
| Altitude | 1902 |
| Country | United States |
End: Afton (-110.93187, 42.72493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $33.87 | $67.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $36.81 | $73.62 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $39.58 | $79.15 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $47.08 | $94.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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