How far is Cody, WY from Ranchester, WY?

The driving distance from Cody, WY to Ranchester, WY is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.19 mi
02h 43m
Flight
96.63 mi
155.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.63 mi
Kilometers
155.51 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.19 mi
Kilometers
211.13 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ranchester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM MDT
Return by in Cody
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cody
2026-04-23T02:52
Arrive Ranchester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cody
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Greybull
WY

Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming

From Cody
65.5 mi
01h 21m
To Ranchester
65.7 mi
01h 21m

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
44°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
26 to 40 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Greybull Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dayton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greybull Avenue
78.1 mi · 59%
Greybull Highway
52.3 mi · 40%
17th Street
0.66 mi · 1%
16th Street
0.1 mi
Beck Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Greybull Avenue

Turn left onto Greybull Avenue

78.1 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greybull
01h 21m from Cody
Leave By
1:02 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Cody and Rain near Ranchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greybull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Cody and 65.7 miles from Ranchester.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Ranchester. Straight-line distance: 96.63 mi (155.51 km).

Cody

#1 Cody

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

Population9,847
Coordinates44.5263400, -109.0565300
Altitude1523
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ranchester

Town of the United States

Population1,082
Coordinates44.9088600, -107.1634100
Altitude1147
CountryUnited States
Start: Cody (-109.05653, 44.52634)
End: Ranchester (-107.16341, 44.90886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.52 L · about $18.02
Round trip
$36.05
9.26 gal · 35.04 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.02 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.23 $19.59 $39.18
Premium $4.55 $21.06 $42.12
Diesel $5.41 $25.06 $50.12

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 Ranchester. The current time is 02:52:03.

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.