How far is Cody, WY from Green River, WY?

The driving distance from Cody, WY to Green River, WY is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.2 miles (335 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
291.27 mi
05h 20m
Flight
208.15 mi
334.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.15 mi
Kilometers
334.99 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.27 mi
Kilometers
468.76 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green River
Sat, Apr 25, 4:23 PM MDT
Return by in Cody
Sat, Apr 25, 9:44 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cody
2026-04-25T11:02
Arrive Green River
Sat, Apr 25, 4:23 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:18 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
Arapahoe
WY

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

From Cody
145.7 mi
02h 40m
To Green River
145.6 mi
02h 40m

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
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cody and Green River.

  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

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    9.8 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    8.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 28

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Highway 28

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Farson Mercantile

    38.1 mi · 43 min · Farson Mercantile

  15. 15

    Continue on Elk Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elk Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit left

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    12.7 mi · 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West: Green River

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 1st East

    11 m · 2 sec · North 1st East

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st East

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 28
66.5 mi · 23%
Farson Mercantile
38.1 mi · 13%
West 2nd Street
37.1 mi · 13%
Shoshoni Street
31.7 mi · 11%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.7 mi · 4%
South Main Street
9.76 mi · 3%
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
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.1 mi
208.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arapahoe
02h 40m from Cody
Leave By
6:18 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers leaving Cody and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Green River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cody to Green River?

The road trip is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Arapahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.7 miles from Cody and 145.6 miles from Green River.

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

The direct path is about 208.2 miles (335 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.1 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 6:18 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.02 one way or $80.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers around Cody and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Green River.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Green River. Straight-line distance: 208.15 mi (334.99 km).

Cody

#1 Cody

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

Population9,847
Coordinates44.5263400, -109.0565300
Altitude1523
CountryUnited States
Green River

#2 Green River

River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River

Population11,788
Coordinates41.5285800, -109.4662500
Altitude1864
CountryUnited States
Start: 16th Street (-109.056274, 44.526341)
End: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.28 gal
38.91 L · about $40.02
Round trip
$80.04
20.56 gal · 77.82 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.7 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.02 $80.04
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.49 $86.99
Premium $4.55 $46.76 $93.53
Diesel $5.41 $55.64 $111.27

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 Green River. The current time is 11:02:48.

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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.