How far is Cody, WY from Ranchettes, WY?

The driving distance from Cody, WY to Ranchettes, WY is about 388.2 miles (624.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314.4 miles (506 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 58m 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
388.17 mi
06h 59m
Flight
314.4 mi
505.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.4 mi
Kilometers
505.97 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
388.17 mi
Kilometers
624.7 km
Drive Time
06h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ranchettes
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 PM MDT
Return by in Cody
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cody
2026-04-23T05:41
Arrive Ranchettes
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:59 PM to 2:29 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
10:02 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
Mountain View
WY

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

From Cody
193.9 mi
03h 29m
To Ranchettes
194.2 mi
03h 29m

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
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
30 to 40 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Cheyenne

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2483 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85 North, WY 211: Torrington, Horse Creek Road

    1202 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Horse Creek Road

    2900 ft · 60 sec · Horse Creek Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Iron Mountain Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Iron Mountain Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iron Mountain Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 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
158 mi · 41%
Cheyenne
76 mi · 20%
East 2nd Street
33.1 mi · 9%
Shoshoni Street
31.7 mi · 8%
Iron Mountain Road
1.98 mi · 1%
Greybull Highway
1.4 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 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.8 mi
314.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View
03h 29m from Cody
Leave By
10:02 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Cody and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ranchettes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 388.2 miles (624.7 km) and usually takes 06h 59m 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?

Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.9 miles from Cody and 194.2 miles from Ranchettes.

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

The direct path is about 314.4 miles (506 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.8 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 $53.33 one way or $106.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Cody and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ranchettes.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain View

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mountain View, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain View.

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

5 mi away
123 West E St.
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

83 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Ranchettes. Straight-line distance: 314.4 mi (505.97 km).

Cody

#1 Cody

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

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

#2 Ranchettes

Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming

Population5,798
Coordinates41.2185900, -104.7902500
Altitude1890
CountryUnited States
Start: Cody (-109.05653, 44.52634)
End: Ranchettes (-104.79025, 41.21859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 625 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.7 gal
51.85 L · about $53.33
Round trip
$106.67
27.4 gal · 103.7 L
Estimated CO2
121.8 kg one way
Round trip: 243.5 kg / 537 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $53.33 $106.67
Mid-grade $4.23 $57.96 $115.93
Premium $4.55 $62.32 $124.64
Diesel $5.41 $74.14 $148.29

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 Ranchettes. The current time is 05:41:26.

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.