How far is Cody, WY from Casper, WY?

The driving distance from Cody, WY to Casper, WY is about 216.2 miles (348 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
216.21 mi
03h 47m
Flight
178.68 mi
287.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.68 mi
Kilometers
287.56 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.21 mi
Kilometers
347.95 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casper
Sat, Apr 25, 1:12 PM MDT
Return by in Cody
Sat, Apr 25, 4:59 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cody
2026-04-25T09:25
Arrive Casper
Sat, Apr 25, 1:12 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cody
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 Cody
108.6 mi
01h 53m
To Casper
107.7 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Scattered Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto East 2nd Street

    33.1 mi · 38 min · East 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West US Highway 20-26

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min · West US Highway 20-26

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 26 East, US 87 South: North Beverly Street, Bryan Stock Trail

    1755 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bryan Stock Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 20-26
63.1 mi · 29%
East 2nd Street
33.1 mi · 15%
Shoshoni Street
31.7 mi · 15%
Greybull Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.12 mi · 1%
East Sunlight Drive
0.93 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 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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
178.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
01h 53m from Cody
Leave By
9:26 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers leaving Cody and Scattered Snow Showers near Casper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.2 miles (348 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 108.6 miles from Cody and 107.7 miles from Casper.

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

The direct path is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 9:26 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.70 one way or $59.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers around Cody and Scattered Snow Showers near Casper.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Casper. Straight-line distance: 178.68 mi (287.56 km).

Cody

#1 Cody

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

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

#2 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: 16th Street (-109.056274, 44.526341)
End: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.63 gal
28.88 L · about $29.70
Round trip
$59.41
15.26 gal · 57.76 L
Estimated CO2
67.8 kg one way
Round trip: 135.6 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $29.70 $59.41
Mid-grade $4.23 $32.28 $64.57
Premium $4.55 $34.71 $69.42
Diesel $5.41 $41.29 $82.59

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Cody and Casper. The current time is 09:25:08.

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.