How far is Cody, WY from Cheyenne, WY?
The driving distance from Cody, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 391.2 miles (629.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 317.4 miles (510.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 17m 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 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cody and Cheyenne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cody and Cheyenne.
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Start on 16th Street
154 m · 22 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto Beck Avenue
150 m · 18 sec · Beck Avenue
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Turn right onto 17th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 17th Street
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Continue on Greybull Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Greybull Highway
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Turn right
81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto Shoshoni Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Shoshoni Street
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Continue straight
31 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
33.1 mi · 38 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West US Highway 20-26
60.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min · West US Highway 20-26
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
62.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Continue straight
34.1 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Cheyenne
75.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 Business, US 85 South: Central Avenue, Warren Gate 5
1363 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West 24th Street
122 m · 11 sec · West 24th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 24th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cody and Cheyenne.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cody and Mostly Sunny near Cheyenne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cody to Cheyenne?
The road trip is about 391.2 miles (629.6 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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?
Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.6 miles from Cody and 195.5 miles from Cheyenne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 317.4 miles (510.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.8 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 $53.72 one way or $107.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cody and Mostly Sunny near Cheyenne.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain View
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain View.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 317.43 mi (510.85 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 Cheyenne
The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.
| Population | 64,742 |
| Coordinates | 41.1399800, -104.8202500 |
| Altitude | 1856 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 24th Street (-104.820107, 41.139762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 630 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 52m |
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 | $53.72 | $107.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $58.39 | $116.78 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $62.78 | $125.55 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $74.69 | $149.37 |
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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