How far is Cody, WY from Laramie, WY?

The driving distance from Cody, WY to Laramie, WY is about 355.7 miles (572.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m 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
355.68 mi
06h 27m
Flight
282.94 mi
455.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.94 mi
Kilometers
455.35 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.68 mi
Kilometers
572.41 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laramie
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 PM MDT
Return by in Cody
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cody
2026-04-23T07:13
Arrive Laramie
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:27 PM to 1:57 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
11:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bairoil
WY

Town of the United States

From Cody
179.4 mi
03h 13m
To Laramie
176.3 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
30 mph N
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gas Hills Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Gas Hills Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Sand Draw Road

    34.6 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    42.4 mi · 48 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cedar Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Cedar Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street

    1745 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Curtis Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Curtis Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue

    111 m · 12 sec · East Ivinson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
93.9 mi · 26%
Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi · 10%
Shoshoni Street
31.7 mi · 9%
West 2nd Street
23.5 mi · 7%
East Cedar Street
1.4 mi
Greybull Highway
1.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

93.9 mi · 01h 34m

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 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.8 mi
282.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
03h 13m from Cody
Leave By
11:06 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Cody and Chance Snow Showers near Laramie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 355.7 miles (572.4 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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?

Bairoil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.4 miles from Cody and 176.3 miles from Laramie.

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

The direct path is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.8 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 $48.86 one way or $97.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Cody and Chance Snow Showers near Laramie.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 282.94 mi (455.35 km).

Cody

#1 Cody

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

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

#2 Laramie

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

Population32,661
Coordinates41.3113700, -105.5911000
Altitude2184
CountryUnited States
Start: 16th Street (-109.056274, 44.526341)
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.55 gal
47.51 L · about $48.86
Round trip
$97.71
25.1 gal · 95.02 L
Estimated CO2
111.5 kg one way
Round trip: 223.1 kg / 492 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $48.86 $97.71
Mid-grade $4.23 $53.10 $106.20
Premium $4.55 $57.09 $114.18
Diesel $5.41 $67.92 $135.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cody and Laramie. The current time is 07:13:00.

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.