How far is Cody, WY from Newcastle, WY?

The driving distance from Cody, WY to Newcastle, WY is about 326.5 miles (525.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 45m 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
326.46 mi
06h 22m
Flight
244.76 mi
393.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.76 mi
Kilometers
393.9 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.46 mi
Kilometers
525.38 km
Drive Time
06h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newcastle
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM MDT
Return by in Cody
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cody
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Newcastle
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 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
11:14 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
Sheridan
WY

City in Wyoming, United States

From Cody
163 mi
03h 11m
To Newcastle
163.5 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 28 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.9 mi · 56 min · Greybull Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Greybull Avenue

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Greybull Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    145.9 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    801 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto I-90 Access Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec · I-90 Access Road

  11. 11

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

    1802 ft · 31 sec · East Converse Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 16

    45.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US Highway 16

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greybull Avenue
225 mi · 69%
Greybull Highway
52.3 mi · 16%
US Highway 16
45.4 mi · 14%
West Main Street
2.11 mi · 1%
17th Street
0.66 mi
East Converse Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Greybull Avenue

Continue straight

146 mi · 02h 25m

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 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.7 mi
244.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
03h 11m from Cody
Leave By
11:14 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cody and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newcastle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 326.5 miles (525.4 km) and usually takes 06h 22m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163 miles from Cody and 163.5 miles from Newcastle.

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

The direct path is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.7 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 $44.85 one way or $89.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cody and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newcastle.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Newcastle. Straight-line distance: 244.76 mi (393.9 km).

Cody

#1 Cody

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

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

#2 Newcastle

City in Weston County, Wyoming, United States

Population3,314
Coordinates43.8547000, -104.2049400
Altitude1319
CountryUnited States
Start: Cody (-109.05653, 44.52634)
End: Newcastle (-104.20494, 43.8547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 525 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.52 gal
43.61 L · about $44.85
Round trip
$89.69
23.04 gal · 87.22 L
Estimated CO2
102.4 kg one way
Round trip: 204.8 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $44.85 $89.69
Mid-grade $4.23 $48.74 $97.48
Premium $4.55 $52.40 $104.81
Diesel $5.41 $62.35 $124.69

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 Newcastle. The current time is 23:22:34.

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.