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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Quick Snapshot
Road
246.55 mi
06h 25m
Flight
155.84 mi
250.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.84 mi
Kilometers
250.8 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.55 mi
Kilometers
396.79 km
Drive Time
06h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Afton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:29 PM MDT
Return by in Cody
Thu, Apr 16, 6:54 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cody
2026-04-16T06:03
Arrive Afton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:29 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:26 PM to 1:56 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cody
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Moose Wilson Road
WY

Census designated place

From Cody
123.2 mi
03h 12m
To Afton
123.4 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 25 mph NNW
Destination
39°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 16th Street

    154 m · 19 sec · 16th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beck Avenue

    2501 ft · 1 min · Beck Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1183 ft · 26 sec · 11th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Canyon Avenue

    1566 ft · 50 sec · Canyon Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1279 ft · 44 sec · 8th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Yellowstone Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Yellowstone Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on North Fork Highway

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · North Fork Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Entrance Road

    25.9 mi · 50 min · East Entrance Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Loop Road

    20.6 mi · 35 min · Grand Loop Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Entrance Road

    21.5 mi · 39 min · South Entrance Road

  11. 11

    Continue on John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway

    6.4 mi · 11 min · John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Park Road

    20.5 mi · 37 min · North Park Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Highway 89

    23.3 mi · 32 min · North Highway 89

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 89

    30 m · 6 sec · North Highway 89

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 89

    6 mi · 9 min · North Highway 89

  16. 16

    Continue on North Cache Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Cache Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Cache Drive

    120 m · 12 sec · South Cache Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue

    2015 ft · 46 sec · West Pearl Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Highway 89

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    19 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    22.8 mi · 32 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto US Highway 89

    2494 ft · 56 sec · US Highway 89

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    17 mi · 21 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    13.8 mi · 18 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

    135 m · 21 sec · East 4th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Fork Highway
48.1 mi · 19%
South Highway 89
34.7 mi · 14%
North Highway 89
29.3 mi · 12%
East Entrance Road
25.9 mi · 11%
South Entrance Road
21.5 mi · 9%
Grand Loop Road
20.6 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.8 mi
155.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moose Wilson Road
03h 12m from Cody
Leave By
11:08 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Cody

#1 Cody

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

Population9,847
Coordinates44.5263400, -109.0565300
Altitude1523
CountryUnited States
Afton

#2 Afton

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population2,071
Coordinates42.7249300, -110.9318700
Altitude1902
CountryUnited States
Start: Cody (-109.05653, 44.52634)
End: Afton (-110.93187, 42.72493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.7 gal
32.93 L · about $33.87
Round trip
$67.74
17.4 gal · 65.86 L
Estimated CO2
77.3 kg one way
Round trip: 154.6 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cody and Afton. The current time is 06:03:42.

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.