How far is Cody, WY from Fort Washakie, WY?

The driving distance from Cody, WY to Fort Washakie, WY is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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
169.46 mi
03h 20m
Flight
105.38 mi
169.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.38 mi
Kilometers
169.59 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.46 mi
Kilometers
272.72 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Washakie
Sat, Apr 18, 3:10 AM MDT
Return by in Cody
Sat, Apr 18, 6:31 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cody
2026-04-17T23:49
Arrive Fort Washakie
Sat, Apr 18, 3:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 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
Thermopolis
WY

Town of the United States

From Cody
84.7 mi
01h 40m
To Fort Washakie
84.8 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NNW
Destination
37°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cody and Fort Washakie.

  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 17 Mile Road

    17.9 mi · 21 min · 17 Mile Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Sky Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Blue Sky Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ethete Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Ethete Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Fork Road

    137 m · 20 sec · North Fork Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Black Coal Drive

    1015 ft · 46 sec · Black Coal Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    8 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shoshoni Street
31.7 mi · 19%
West 2nd Street
23.8 mi · 14%
17 Mile Road
17.9 mi · 11%
Ethete Road
5.63 mi · 3%
Rendezvous Road
2.88 mi · 2%
Blue Sky Highway
2.05 mi · 1%
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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thermopolis
01h 40m from Cody
Leave By
10:18 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Cody and Chance Snow Showers near Fort Washakie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cody to Fort Washakie?

The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Thermopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from Cody and 84.8 miles from Fort Washakie.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 10:18 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.28 one way or $46.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Cody and Chance Snow Showers near Fort Washakie.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Fort Washakie. Straight-line distance: 105.38 mi (169.59 km).

Cody

#1 Cody

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

Population9,847
Coordinates44.5263400, -109.0565300
Altitude1523
CountryUnited States
Fort Washakie

#2 Fort Washakie

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

Population1,759
Coordinates43.0063500, -108.8823500
Altitude1698
CountryUnited States
Start: Cody (-109.05653, 44.52634)
End: Fort Washakie (-108.88235, 43.00635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.64 L · about $23.28
Round trip
$46.56
11.96 gal · 45.28 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.28 $46.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $25.30 $50.60
Premium $4.55 $27.20 $54.41
Diesel $5.41 $32.36 $64.73

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cody and Fort Washakie. The current time is 23:49:50.

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.