How far is Cody, WY from Riverton, WY?

The driving distance from Cody, WY to Riverton, WY is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.7 mi
02h 19m
Flight
109.09 mi
175.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.09 mi
Kilometers
175.56 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.7 mi
Kilometers
221.6 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Sat, Apr 25, 11:46 AM MDT
Return by in Cody
Sat, Apr 25, 2:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cody
2026-04-25T09:26
Arrive Riverton
Sat, Apr 25, 11:46 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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

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
Kirby
WY

Town in Wyoming

From Cody
69 mi
01h 09m
To Riverton
68.7 mi
01h 09m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Federal Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shoshoni Street
31.7 mi · 23%
West 2nd Street
22.1 mi · 16%
Greybull Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
17th Street
0.66 mi
South 8th Street
0.54 mi
16th Street
0.1 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 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirby
01h 09m from Cody
Leave By
1:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers leaving Cody and Mostly Sunny near Riverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Kirby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Cody and 68.7 miles from Riverton.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 1:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.92 one way or $37.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 109.09 mi (175.56 km).

Cody

#1 Cody

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

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

#2 Riverton

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

Population10,819
Coordinates43.0249600, -108.3801000
Altitude1509
CountryUnited States
Start: 16th Street (-109.056274, 44.526341)
End: North Federal Boulevard (-108.380624, 43.024965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.39 L · about $18.92
Round trip
$37.84
9.72 gal · 36.78 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.92 $37.84
Mid-grade $4.23 $20.56 $41.13
Premium $4.55 $22.11 $44.22
Diesel $5.41 $26.30 $52.60

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 Riverton. The current time is 09:26:30.

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.