How far is Cody, WY from Arapahoe, WY?

The driving distance from Cody, WY to Arapahoe, WY is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
146.17 mi
02h 51m
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
146.17 mi
Kilometers
235.23 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arapahoe
Thu, Apr 16, 5:28 PM MDT
Return by in Cody
Thu, Apr 16, 8:19 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cody
2026-04-16T14:36
Arrive Arapahoe
Thu, Apr 16, 5:28 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cody
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
Thermopolis
WY

Town of the United States

From Cody
73 mi
01h 25m
To Arapahoe
73.1 mi
01h 25m

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
62°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 16th Street

    154 m · 22 sec · 16th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Beck Avenue

    150 m · 18 sec · Beck Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 17th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 17th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Greybull Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Greybull Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Shoshoni Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Shoshoni Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    18.2 mi · 21 min · West 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rendezvous Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Rendezvous Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Rendezvous Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Rendezvous Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Left Hand Ditch Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Left Hand Ditch Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Left Hand Ditch Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shoshoni Street
31.7 mi · 22%
West 2nd Street
23.8 mi · 16%
Rendezvous Road
5.53 mi · 4%
Greybull Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
Left Hand Ditch Road
0.83 mi · 1%
17th Street
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thermopolis
01h 25m from Cody
Leave By
12:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 Cody and 73.1 miles from Arapahoe.

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 34.4 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 12:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.09 one way or $40.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Cody

#1 Cody

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

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

#2 Arapahoe

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

Population1,656
Coordinates42.9621800, -108.4898300
Altitude1526
CountryUnited States
Start: Cody (-109.05653, 44.52634)
End: Arapahoe (-108.48983, 42.96218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 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
5.16 gal
19.52 L · about $20.09
Round trip
$40.18
10.32 gal · 39.04 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.09 $40.18
Mid-grade $4.23 $21.83 $43.66
Premium $4.55 $23.47 $46.95
Diesel $5.41 $27.93 $55.85

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 Arapahoe. The current time is 14:36:11.

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.