How far is Cody, WY from Saratoga, WY?

The driving distance from Cody, WY to Saratoga, WY is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m 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
301.7 mi
06h 09m
Flight
240.74 mi
387.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.74 mi
Kilometers
387.43 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.7 mi
Kilometers
485.54 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saratoga
Sat, Apr 18, 4:22 AM MDT
Return by in Cody
Sat, Apr 18, 10:31 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cody
2026-04-17T22:12
Arrive Saratoga
Sat, Apr 18, 4:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 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
11:40 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
Riverton
WY

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

From Cody
150.7 mi
03h 04m
To Saratoga
150.9 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NNW
Destination
33°F
Friday

Light Snow Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gas Hills Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Gas Hills Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Sand Draw Road

    34.6 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    42.4 mi · 48 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Cedar Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    18.6 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, US 287 South, WY 130 East: Walcott, Medicine Bow National Forest, Saratoga

    2548 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 130

    19.6 mi · 21 min · State Highway 130

  21. 21

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2972 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Bridge Avenue

    106 m · 10 sec · East Bridge Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi · 11%
Shoshoni Street
31.7 mi · 11%
West 2nd Street
23.5 mi · 8%
State Highway 130
19.6 mi · 6%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi · 6%
East Cedar Street
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 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61 mi
240.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverton
03h 04m from Cody
Leave By
11:40 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Cody and Light Snow Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow near Saratoga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?

Riverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.7 miles from Cody and 150.9 miles from Saratoga.

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

The direct path is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 $41.46 one way or $82.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Cody and Light Snow Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow near Saratoga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Saratoga. Straight-line distance: 240.74 mi (387.43 km).

Cody

#1 Cody

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

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

#2 Saratoga

Town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,599
Coordinates41.4549600, -106.8064300
Altitude2068
CountryUnited States
Start: Cody (-109.05653, 44.52634)
End: Saratoga (-106.80643, 41.45496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.65 gal
40.3 L · about $41.46
Round trip
$82.92
21.3 gal · 80.6 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.3 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.46 $82.92
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.06 $90.12
Premium $4.55 $48.45 $96.89
Diesel $5.41 $57.64 $115.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cody and Saratoga. The current time is 22:12:24.

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.