How far is Cody, WY from Mountain View, WY?

The driving distance from Cody, WY to Mountain View, WY is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.56 mi
04h 01m
Flight
176.4 mi
283.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.4 mi
Kilometers
283.89 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.56 mi
Kilometers
338.86 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain View
Sat, Apr 25, 11:29 AM MDT
Return by in Cody
Sat, Apr 25, 3:30 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cody
2026-04-25T07:28
Arrive Mountain View
Sat, Apr 25, 11:29 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 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

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
Shoshoni
WY

Town of the United States

From Cody
105.1 mi
02h 00m
To Mountain View
105.4 mi
02h 00m

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
52°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cody and Mountain View.

  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

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West US Highway 20-26

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Yellowstone Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 20-26
61.5 mi · 29%
East 2nd Street
33.1 mi · 16%
Shoshoni Street
31.7 mi · 15%
Greybull Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
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

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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
176.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
02h 00m from Cody
Leave By
8:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers leaving Cody and Chance Snow Showers near Mountain View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cody to Mountain View?

The road trip is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Cody and 105.4 miles from Mountain View.

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

The direct path is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers around Cody and Chance Snow Showers near Mountain View.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Mountain View. Straight-line distance: 176.4 mi (283.89 km).

Cody

#1 Cody

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

Population9,847
Coordinates44.5263400, -109.0565300
Altitude1523
CountryUnited States
Mountain View

#2 Mountain View

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,225
Coordinates42.8535800, -106.3886400
Altitude1585
CountryUnited States
Start: Cody (-109.05653, 44.52634)
End: Mountain View (-106.38864, 42.85358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.13 L · about $28.92
Round trip
$57.85
14.86 gal · 56.26 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $28.92 $57.85
Mid-grade $4.23 $31.44 $62.87
Premium $4.55 $33.80 $67.60
Diesel $5.41 $40.21 $80.42

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 Mountain View. The current time is 07:28:49.

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.