How far is Cody, WY from Guernsey, WY?

The driving distance from Cody, WY to Guernsey, WY is about 325 miles (523 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
324.96 mi
06h 00m
Flight
266.84 mi
429.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.84 mi
Kilometers
429.44 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.96 mi
Kilometers
522.98 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guernsey
Thu, Apr 16, 6:51 PM MDT
Return by in Cody
Fri, Apr 17, 12:51 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cody
2026-04-16T12:50
Arrive Guernsey
Thu, Apr 16, 6:51 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cody
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
162.2 mi
03h 00m
To Guernsey
162.7 mi
03h 00m

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
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Guernsey, Torrington

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Wyoming Avenue

    17 m · 1 sec · South Wyoming Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 20-26
173 mi · 53%
East 2nd Street
33.1 mi · 10%
Shoshoni Street
31.7 mi · 10%
Greybull Highway
1.4 mi
17th Street
0.66 mi
South 8th Street
0.54 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

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.

Drive Time
06h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
266.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
03h 00m from Cody
Leave By
11:58 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Snow Showers leaving Cody and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Guernsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 325 miles (523 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.2 miles from Cody and 162.7 miles from Guernsey.

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

The direct path is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 $44.65 one way or $89.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Cody and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Guernsey.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Guernsey. Straight-line distance: 266.84 mi (429.44 km).

Cody

#1 Cody

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

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

#2 Guernsey

Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States of America

Population1,143
Coordinates42.2696900, -104.7416300
Altitude1327
CountryUnited States
Start: Cody (-109.05653, 44.52634)
End: Guernsey (-104.74163, 42.26969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.47 gal
43.41 L · about $44.65
Round trip
$89.31
22.94 gal · 86.82 L
Estimated CO2
101.9 kg one way
Round trip: 203.9 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $44.65 $89.31
Mid-grade $4.23 $48.53 $97.06
Premium $4.55 $52.18 $104.35
Diesel $5.41 $62.08 $124.15

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 Guernsey. The current time is 12:50:27.

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.